Software Accounting - Senior Associate

Capital One National Association; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Performance-based incentives

Financial wellness programs

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Senior Associate for its Software Accounting team. This role focuses on accounting, financial analysis, and process improvements within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will leverage strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with business partners. Responsibilities include performing accounting processes, participating in automation projects, and ensuring compliance with governance policies. Join a company that values innovation and offers a collaborative atmosphere where you can make a significant impact on financial operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit required.
• CPA license preferred with 2+ years in banking or finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting processes accurately.
• Implement accounting process automation and manage ongoing activities.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Military Experience

Tools

Tableau

Python

SQL

Google Sheets

Job description

Software Accounting - Senior Associate

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Capital One Software Accounting team, within Central Accounting, as a Senior Associate focusing on accounting, financial analysis, process improvements, and automation. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills as well as possess strong written and verbal communication. The team member would be a self-starter responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment. This candidate should have a passion for learning, improvements and finding solutions in coordination with business partners.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual accounting processes and close responsibilities (journal entry recording, reconciliations, period over period balance change analyses, SEC deliverables, etc.) accurately and within necessary deadlines
• Actively participate in design, implementation of accounting process automation, and be responsible for ongoing accounting activities
• Focus on continual growth in a wide variety of automation tools
• Set up new processes, test General Ledger system readiness and support the launch of new software products as they are developed and marketed
• Ensure accounting documentation and practices are performed in accordance with accounting and governance policies and requirements
• Provide support for audit, risk, and compliance groups when necessary
• Participate in key corporate projects such as system upgrades, process enhancements, integrations, and ad hoc requests as they arise
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external partners on routine work-related matters, process or product changes, and to resolve issues, if any
• Provide ad hoc analysis to management within necessary deadlines
• Identify and implement process improvements to help drive efficiencies, enhance controls, and/or improve accuracy and quality of deliverables
• Manage deliverables and processes on a daily basis to meet key deadlines

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or military experience
• At least 1 year of experience in accounting, or finance, or audit, or a combination

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) eligible
• 2+ years of Accounting experience in banking or finance industry (Monthly Close process, Account Reconciliations, Cash Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Revenue Recognition, or a combination)
• 1+ years of experience in data analytics, data visualization (Tableau, Python, SQL, Google Sheets)
• Experience working cross functionally with technology and operations teams
• Experience in automating manual processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and self-prioritize diverse competing priorities

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: $94,600 - $107,900 for Sr. Associate, Accounting
Richmond, VA: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. Associate, Accounting
Wilmington, DE: $86,000 - $98,200 for Sr. 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. 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace.