Senior Associate, Accounting

Capital One; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 87,700 - 100,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Senior Associate, Accounting in Richmond, VA to manage multiple priorities within the Controllers Group. This role demands expertise in project execution, requiring collaboration with diverse teams to optimize accounting processes for new banking products.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree or military experience and at least one year in accounting or finance. Offering competitive salary ranges from $87,700 - $100,100, this role includes performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Experience in banking or reconciliation is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own a portion of the Bank Modernization project and assist in project requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to support new banking products.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Accounting experience

Agile project management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

Job description

Senior Associate, Accounting

We are seeking a highly motivated accountant to join the Controllers Group as a Senior Accounting Associate with a focus on project execution. You will be responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, time sensitive environment. The Controllers Group supports the financial implementation of new products, services, and systems with countless opportunities for knowledge growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert who owns a portion of the Bank Modernization project, from planning through delivery and stabilization, as it impacts Retail Bank Accounting Lead and assist in the development, testing and implementation of project requirements.
• Collaborate with several teams across the organization to build accounting and related processes to support new banking products and associated money movement capabilities.
• Operate within the framework of the Agile methodology for delivering projects.
• Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, with guidance.
• Contribute to process improvements through project development and knowledge sharing with a well‑governed mindset.
• Participate in key corporate projects such as technology and data transformation, process improvement, business initiatives, and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and stay connected on process or product changes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, or finance, or audit or a combination.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in banking or reconciliation.
• 1+ year of Agile project management experience.
• 2+ years of accounting, or finance, or audit experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Salary and Location

• McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100 for Sr. Associate, Accounting.
• Richmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Associate, Accounting.
• Wilmington, DE: $87,700 - $100,100 for Sr. Associate, Accounting.

Benefits

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. 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.

EEO Statement

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 applicable laws. For technical support or questions about Capital One’s recruiting process, please send an email to [e-mail].

Legal and Compliance

At Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.