Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in West Des Moines, IA

We’re looking for a Senior Associate Accountant to join our Benefits & Protection team. In this role, you’ll have a mix of compiling the information and support necessary to make ledger journal entries, analyzing and reporting insurance operational results, and identifying and executing process improvement opportunities!

• Provides subject matter expert (SME) guidance on various topics such as subsidiary reporting andinternal management reports
• Assist with the monthly and quarter financial statement close process through posting and validating journal entries, preparing financial statement memos, reconciling balances, and completing analysis on results.
• Prepare regular reports and reconciliations on insurance and reinsurance entities for management. This might involve variance analysis, trend analysis, and creating financial dashboards.
• Collaborate with business partners 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 and escalate findings/variances/issues as needed.
• Leverage data analytics and querying tools to streamline processes of collecting, reconciling, and consolidating financial reporting data and results
• Build strong relationships with colleagues in reinsurance, subsidiaries, and internal management teams

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!

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience required
• 2 years relevant accounting experience preferred

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Reinsurance experience is preferred, but not required
• Natural curiosity and ownership of role and tasks
• CPA or other applicable certifications preferred

Job Level

We’ll consider talent at the next level (Accountant) with the right experiences and skills.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience required
• 3 years relevant accounting experience

Work Environments

This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Charlotte, NC). 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.

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