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Principal associate, Accounting

Location: Mexico City, Mexico City
Job ID R229102 Updated date 10/31/2025
Recruiting: Mexico City, Mex, Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico

Principal associate, Accounting

Does the idea of working with professional, highly trained accountants inspire you? Are you an accounting professional with 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 the 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 Principal Accounting Associate, you will have dynamic accounting and reporting responsibilities associated with Capital One’s month-end close and reporting cycles, as well as opportunities to participate in projects for our growth oriented organization. We are looking for a collaborative candidate with excellent written and verbal communication and sharp problem solving skills. You will assist in the compilation of reports and analysis to support management review of financial results and local reporting requirements.
 

General Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, annual accounting processes (journal entries, reconciliations, period over period balance change analyses, etc.)

  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations of fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, accounts payable, payroll expenses and other, depending on business needs

  • Support in the preparation of the annual financial statements, Electronic Statutory Balances and tax returns

  • Prepare supporting documentation to substantiate information included in deliverables

  • Review documentation of purchase orders, vendor invoices, and expense allocation for multi-currency operations

  • Participate in the disclosure accuracy to ensure the appropriate application of the Mexican GAAP, US GAAP and Mexican NIS

  • Support the external audit coordination and internal audit reviews

  • Present results, findings, risks and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders

  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and stay connected on process or product changes

  • Communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts on routine work-related matters in English and Spanish
     

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • At least 3 years of accounting, finance or a combination

  • Intermediate-Advanced English fluency

  • Account Reconciliations
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of Accounting experience in banking or insurance industry

  • 3+ years of experience in Payroll, Fixed Assets, Leases, VAT and Balance Sheet

  • 2+ years of experience in PeopleSoft General Ledger, Hyperion Essbase, Excel
     

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

At Capital One, we respect individual differences in culture, religion, and ethnicity. Likewise, we promote equal opportunities and development for all personnel. In the hiring process, we seek to provide equal employment opportunities to candidates, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil status, national origin, disability, or any other situation protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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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, any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Service Corp (COPSSC), and any position posted in Mexico is for Capital One Technology Labs Mexico.

Who We Are

At Capital One, we’re building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.