Sr Associate Accountant

Principal Financial Group • Des Moines, IA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for an Senior Associate Accountant to help support our Private Markets Financial Planning and Analysis team! Candidates for this role are expected to use problem solving skills along with existing solutions to help provide meaningful reporting in an ever-changing and growing business. Additionally, incumbents should demonstrate awareness and knowledge of applicable professional accounting standards.
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience is required

Nice To Haves

• CPA or other applicable certifications preferred
• Experience with real estate a plus, but not required
• Microsoft M365 experience or other AI integration ideal

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of financial reports utilized to provide business updates for management.
• Review the accuracy/legitimacy of recorded financial transactions using trending and other analysis.
• Work closely with the private debt fund reporting team to assist with private fund reporting and operations as needed.
• Partner with real estate business contacts to produce monthly forecasts based on business expectations and assumptions.
• Work with internal and external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audits and other compliance filings.
• Provide oversight and/or execute month-end accounting processes including cash flow analysis, reconciliations, and general journal entries.
• Project work to improve existing controls/processes and execute company initiatives.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness.
• Pension Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior