Principal Accounting Associate, SEC Reporting

Capital One

Principal Accounting Associate on SEC Reporting team at Capital One. Shaping company's financial communication while safeguarding financial integrity and supporting growth initiatives.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $120,800 - $137,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual earnings releases
Research disclosure issues to ensure the appropriate application of the SEC, GAAP and federal rules
Work with reporting stakeholders to ensure alignment on quantitative and qualitative disclosures
Review supporting documentation to substantiate information included in each quarterly disclosure document
Collaborate in the completion of disclosure checklists to ensure disclosure compliance
Prepare variance analysis, trend analyses, and reconciliations
Support control processes and engage with audit and compliance groups as necessary
Support ad-hoc research projects, peer analysis, and disclosure update proposals
Drive process improvements and support implementation of automation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or military experience
At least 3 Years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Finance or a combination
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
2+ years of experience in SEC Reporting preferred
1+ year of experience in financial institutions preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Performance-based incentive compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPSEC Reportingvariance analysistrend analysisreconciliationsdisclosure compliancefinancial analysisaudit processesautomation implementationquantitative disclosures

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmultitaskingprioritizationcollaborationattention to detailstakeholder engagementprocess improvement

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)