Senior Associate, Accounting - ESG Reporting

Company: Capital One
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 9, 2024

Job Description:

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia Senior Associate, Accounting - ESG Reporting Does the idea of working with professional, highly trained professionals inspire you? Do you have 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 a 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! As a Senior Associate in ESG Reporting, you will have a direct impact on Capital One's greenhouse gas ("GHG") reporting journey as well as a front row seat to exciting strategic climate initiatives. You will be a member of a high-performing team with a focus on evolving our GHG reporting processes in a rapidly changing regulatory landscape. You will bring a risk-centric mindset to govern important reporting processes and ensure results are reported completely and accurately. Your role will provide an opportunity to present analysis and more to executive stakeholders and partner with teams across the enterprise. We nurture a work environment where people with a variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds, guided by our shared Values, come together to make Capital One a great company - and a great place to work. Responsibilities: Assist in the preparation and review of our ESG reporting process through timely and accurate emissions calculations, results analysis, and responding to internal audit and external assurance partner requests - Become a subject matter expert on our carbon accounting software, identifying data structure enhancements, efficiencies in how it is leveraged, and opportunities for further automation Ensure documentation and reporting practices are performed in accordance with corporate policies and procedures Support team compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal controls Collaborate with internal partners and across teams to resolve issues and stay connected on process or product changes Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed - Ideal candidate will possess: Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and prioritize diverse tasks Ability to produce high-quality presentation materials within tight timeframes Experience with carbon accounting systems Financial institution experience preferred Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or military experience At least 1 year of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, accounting, audit, finance or a combination At least 1 year of experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, or a combination Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license, PCAF certification, or other relevant professional certification 2+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability reporting, accounting, external financial reporting, audit, finance, or a combination 1+ year of financial institution experience 1+ year of experience in climate reporting, - financial, or accounting systems At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. 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 committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. 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).

Keywords: Capital One, Alexandria , Senior Associate, Accounting - ESG Reporting, Accounting, Auditing , Richmond, Virginia