Principal Associate, Accounting - Close & Consolidations

Capital One - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Principal

Richmond, VA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Principal Associate, Accounting - Close & Consolidations role at Capital One is designed for a motivated professional to join the Close & Consolidations team. This position focuses on implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, coordinating changes to the Close & Consolidations process, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting systems. The role involves collaboration with various teams to enhance existing processes and systems, ultimately supporting the financial integrity of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to design and implement solutions for the close & consolidation process.
• Maintain an understanding of systems including PeopleSoft General Ledger and Hyperion Consolidation tool.
• Prepare and propose reconciling journal entries, understanding relationships between financial line items and general ledger accounts.
• Gather and document requirements for system configuration changes.
• Lead and assist in the development, testing, and implementation of project requirements.
• Present results, findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Recommend changes or modifications to existing processes and standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Maintain effectiveness in a constantly changing environment.
• Apply integrative thinking to identify issues and propose solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years experience in Accounting, Finance, or a combination.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial System, Hyperion or Workday.
• Experience with ERP implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to automate manual processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Smart View.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Financial benefits
• Inclusive set of benefits supporting total well-being