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    Senior Associate Accountant - Des Moines, United States - Principal Financial Group

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    What You'll Do

    We're looking for a Senior Associate Accountant to join Principal's Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) External Financial Reporting team.

    This team is responsible for the US GAAP & Statutory financials for several Principal entities, multiple regulatory filings, application of emerging guidance, as well as SOX controls and reporting.

    In this role, you'll be collaborating across the finance and accounting team as well as other Principal business entities to support our customer driven culture.


    • Effectively utilize digital and technological applications
    • Tackle new opportunities and challenges.
    • Focus on continuous improvement.
    • Actively seek new ways to grow and develop.


    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

    Who You Are


    • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience
    • 2+ years of experience
    • Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office
    • Self-motivated and eager to take on new challenges
    Skills That Will Help You Stand Out


    • CPA or other applicable certifications
    • Basic understanding of SQL programming language or SAS Enterprise Guide
    Salary Range Information

    Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program.

    Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance.

    Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

    Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

    $ $77900 / year

    Time Off Program


    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.

    Employees don't accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.

    Pension Eligible

    Yes

    Additional Information

    Work Environments

    This role offers in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements. You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.

    Work Authorization/Sponsorship


    At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States.


    This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO:
    F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

    Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

    Investment Code of Ethics


    For Principal Asset Management positions, you'll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household.

    These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

    Experience Principal

    At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we're imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services - and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees.

    And we support our employees the same way we support our customers:
    with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

    Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer


    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

    Posting Window


    We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received.

    If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date.

    Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

    Original Posting Date

    5/2/2024

    Most Recently Posted Date

    5/2/2024

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