Senior Associate Accountant- Finance

What You'll Do

We’re looking for a Senior Associate Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll demonstrate awareness and knowledge of applicable professional accounting standards. Accurately record financial transactions and maintain appropriate supporting documentation. At this level, incumbents are expected to solve a range of straightforward problems and are expected to deepen their knowledge of the organization, processes and customers. Incumbents can independently research and document accounting decisions.

 

 

• Financial Analysis and Reporting: use standard procedures to perform accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions of intermediate complexity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), tax regulations, or other regulatory guidance. This includes, but is not limited to: perform transaction processing and exception handling. Conduct month-end close activities and provide accurate and timely financial submissions. Reconcile accounts and prepare and provide financial data for inclusion in the financial control process. Conduct routine variance analysis. Provide input into accounting system changes. Extract and deliver straightforward management information reports used in decision making.
• Compliance and Controls: understand general compliance requirements and apply these to the creation of accurate and timely financial submissions. Extract and deliver straightforward management information reports used in decision making. Understand internal control framework and use this information to provide basic risk mitigation techniques. Operate financial controls, specific user access and/or data integrity controls. Assist with ensuring compliance with regulatory internal control guidance including items such as SOX.
• Projects: Work with project owner or liaison to ensure accounting and internal control objectives are met through the design and implementation of new products and/or systems. Carry out testing to ensure the system or process is operating as intended. Escalate findings/variances/issues as needed.
• Perform other duties or essential functions as needed

 

 

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 required; 2 years relevant experience, CPA or other applicable certifications preferred
• This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check

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 - $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 an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA.

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

11/15/2024
Most Recently Posted Date

11/15/2024

Salary : $57,000 - $77,900