Associate Accounting, Commercial Controllers

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is hiring a detail-oriented accounting professional to support the Commercial Broker Dealers with Accounts Payable operations and general ledger activities. You will collaborate with Finance, the line of business, and Enterprise Supplier Management to ensure accurate invoicing, vendor onboarding, and timely payments.

The role emphasizes process improvement and automation, month-end close tasks, and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, banking, or securities.
• Experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows preferred.
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between line of business and Enterprise Supplier Management to manage accounts payable including onboarding vendors, processing and routing invoices for payment, and tracking contracts and ongoing business expenses.
• Calculate and post accurate month-end expense accruals, prepare general ledger journal entries, and perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare expense variance analysis and assist with reporting for month end close.
• Interact directly with Finance, business partners, internal stakeholders, and associates throughout the Controller’s group.
• Support team automation and data transformation efforts; identify and drive process efficiencies.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Process improvement

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification or CPA candidate

Job description

This role directly supports Capital One’s Commercial Broker Dealers registered with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the SEC, focusing on Accounts Payable operations alongside general ledger accounting. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong cross-functional relationships, and actively identifies opportunities for process improvement and technology-driven automation. You will work with a high-performing team to learn accounting processes and procedures at Capital One and for the Commercial Broker Dealers, and have the opportunity to grow your responsibilities and impact through project work. **Responsibilities:*** Serve as liaison between the line of business and Enterprise Supplier Management to manage accounts payable including onboarding vendors, processing and routing invoices for payment, and tracking contracts and ongoing business expenses* Calculate and post accurate month-end expense accruals, prepare general ledger journal entries, and perform account reconciliations* Prepare expense variance analysis and assist with reporting for month end close.* Interact directly with Finance, business partners, internal stakeholders, and associates throughout the Controller’s group* Support team automation and data transformation efforts* Identify and drive process efficiencies* Obtain and maintain a Series 99 Operations Professional license* Other duties as assigned **Basic Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree, or military experience* At least 1 year of experience in accounting, banking, or securities **Preferred Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting* 2+ years of experience in accounting, banking, or securities* Hands-on experience managing end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows* Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA candidate***At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.***The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.McLean, VA: $81,700 - $93,300 for Associate, AccountingNew Orleans, LA: $74,200 - $84,700 for Associate, AccountingRichmond, VA: $74,200 - $84,700 for Associate, AccountingCandidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.