Principal Financial Group Looking for Senior Accountant at Des Moines, IA Full Time

• Projects: act as the accounting subject matter expert and work with project owners 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 any findings/variances/issues as needed. Identify and implement operational excellence projects, providing business requirements for new systems or enhancements.
• Consultation: apply knowledge of accounting standards and expertise to solve business problems, seeking guidance for new or complex situations. At this level, incumbents are providing consultation around issues in their area of specialization based on an understanding of business strategy. Incumbents can independently research and document complex accounting decisions.
• Financial Analysis: using specialized knowledge and expertise, incumbents will perform accounting analysis of complex financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), statutory accounting principles (SAP), tax regulations, or other regulatory guidance.
• Compliance and Controls: assist in the development and implementation of governance frameworks and financial controls. Monitor control structure and escalate issues as necessary. Drive remediation plans for control deficiencies. Establish processes to monitor compliance and effectiveness of financial controls in line with the organization’s methodology and regulatory reporting requirements. Interact with external auditors as part of the planning and coordination of the annual external audits.
• Perform other duties or essential functions as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience plus a minimum of 5 years relevant experience required
• CPA or other applicable certifications preferred
• Strong accounting background
• Curious, continual learner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Independent worker with good time management skills
• Strong collaborator
• Strong documentation skills with the ability to pull out details from conversations and ask probing questions
• Attention to detail
• Ability to understand processes from a higher level and pull processes together into a broader view
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Intermediate technology skills or strong aptitude to learn (Excel, SAS, SQL, Power BI, etc)

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: $73100 – $142800 / year Additional Information:

Work Environment

This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we’re not considering candidates 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.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers and https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Global Investors 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.

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