Principal Associate, Commercial Bank Accounting

Company: Capital One
Location: Mc Lean
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Principal Associate, Commercial Bank Accounting We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join the Commercial Bank Accounting team as a Principal Associate focusing on accounting, financial analysis and process improvements. We are looking for a new team member who has strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills. The team member should also possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to proactively engage with stakeholders and clearly articulate financial information. The team member would be a self-starter responsible for managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment. This person should have a passion for improvement and finding solutions in coordination with business partners. In this role you will: Prepare and review accounting-related activities, such as journal entries and reconciliations and support, prepare documentation and summarize results to management and senior leadership Ensure accounting and reporting practices and documentation are performed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures Manage deliverables and processes on a daily basis to meet key deadlines Perform periodic analysis and reporting of financial performance for stakeholders and management within necessary deadlines Respond to requests from Finance and key business partners, associates throughout the Controllers group, Operation teams, and external and internal auditors Support automation efforts of team’s processes to help drive efficiencies, enhanced controls, and/or improved accuracy and quality of deliverables. Provide ad hoc analysis to management Provide support for audit, risk and compliance groups when necessary Basic Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree or military experience At least 3 years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit or finance, or a combination At least 2 years of experience with Google Office or Microsoft Office products, or a combination Preferred Qualifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license 5 years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit, or finance, or a combination 1 years of experience with data analytics, data visualization (Tableau, Python, SQL), or a combination 1 years of experience with detailed cash and subledger reconciliations and managing team projects and deadlines 1 years of experience in commercial credit card or consumer credit card accounting 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: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Associate, Accounting Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Associate, Accounting Wilmington, DE: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal 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 (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. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. 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).

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