Principal Associate, Commercial Accounting

Capital One

. Prepare and review accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analytics, and support .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $109,900 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounting practices, external financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on process improvement and collaboration across teams. Proficient in presenting analytical results and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounting ExperienceExternal Financial ReportingCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Process ImprovementFinancial Services Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Journal EntriesReconciliationsAnalyticsTax Credit Investment ProductsVIE/Consolidation ReportingAuditFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google OfficeMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Securities and Exchange CommissionFinancial ServicesAlternative Energy InvestmentsLIHTC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, analytics, and support
Prepare external Securities and Exchange Commission and regulatory reports
Document and present results to management and senior leadership
Serve as the main point of contact with business partners on Tax Credit Investment products, primarily LIHTC and Alternative Energy investments
Assess new or changing business initiatives for impacts on existing processes and VIE/Consolidation reporting
Respond to requests from Finance, business partners, Controllers Group associates, Operations teams, and auditors
Present results, findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
Collaborate across teams on corporate initiatives
Contribute to process improvement through project development and knowledge sharing
Participate in technology and data transformation, process improvement, and business initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and stay connected on process or product changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 3 years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit, finance, or a combination
At least 2 years of experience with Google Office or Microsoft Office products, or a combination
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
5+ years of experience in accounting, external financial reporting, audit, or finance, or a combination preferred
Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred
Must not require new employment authorization sponsorship from Capital One

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them