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What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Senior Associate Accountant to join our Investment Accounting Reporting & Analysis Team in Principal Asset Management. In this role, you’ll primarily perform monthly and quarterly GAAP/SAP reporting for investments and collaborate with others on project initiatives. Some of your responsibilities could include:

• Internal and external GAAP/SAP reporting for the General Account portfolio

• Portfolio level analysis – holdings, income, and realized gains and losses

• Reporting on bonds, stocks, mortgages, derivatives and other investment types

• Assist with internal and external audit requests

• Assist in preparation of schedules and footnotes used for the statutory Bluebook filing

• Drive continuous improvement focusing on streamlining, improving, and automating processes

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

• You have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience

• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred

• CPA or other appliable certifications preferred

• Critical thinking, problem solving, time management, strong communication skills, agility, and self-motivation are key.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience with Microsoft Office

• Ability to learn systems and applications used within the firm

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)

$57000 - $68000 / year

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/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 (https://www.principal.com/about-us/careers) 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 be accepting applications for at least 3 days from when the job was originally posted, after which we may keep open or remove the posting based upon applications we receive. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond 3 days of the original posting date.

Original Posting Date

4/17/2024

Most Recently Posted Date

4/16/2024