Associate Accounting, Commercial Controllers

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an Associate Accounting for Commercial Controllers to support FINRA and SEC-related AP and GL processes. You will collaborate across teams, process invoices, post accruals, and prepare reconciliations while identifying automation opportunities.

This role offers exposure to end-to-end AP workflows, month-end close activities, and potential for growth within the Controller’s group. A Bachelor's degree and accounting experience are required; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or military experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, banking, or securities.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, banking, or securities.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA candidate.

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

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Associate Accounting, Commercial Controllers

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, Accounting

New Orleans, LA: $74,200 - $84,700 for Associate, Accounting

Richmond, VA: $74,200 - $84,700 for Associate, Accounting

Candidates 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. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

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.

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).