Senior Associate, Project Accounting

Capital One • McLean, VA

9d • $87,700 - $100,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Does the idea of working with professional, highly trained accountants inspire you? Are you an accounting professional with a demonstrated ability to work well in teams, develop new ideas, and take ownership of your projects? Would you like the opportunity to individually contribute to the team, along with the opportunity to grow into a leader? Would you like to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded, all while having a work-life balance? If so, opportunities for professional and personal fulfillment in a dynamic, progressive organization await you at Capital One! 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or military experience
• At least 1 year of Accounting, or Finance, or Audit experience

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience in banking or reconciliation
• 1+ years of Agile project management experience
• 1+ years of experience in personal computer skills and general financial system knowledge
• 2+ years of accounting, finance, or audit experience
• 2+ years of experience in banking or reconciliation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Responsibilities

• Serve as a main point of contact and own various projects in the pipeline, that impact Retail Bank Accounting, from the planning phase through delivery and stabilization
• Lead and assist in the development, testing and implementation of project requirements
• Collaborate with several teams across the organization on various corporate initiatives
• Facilitate the consistent use 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

Benefits

• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior