Accountant

What You'll Do We are looking for an Accountant to join our Principal Asset Management Enterprise Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, analysis, and operational insights for Principal Asset Management’s global back office services. You'll contribute to a range of accounting, reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement activities that support business transparency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. The position plays an important role in shaping high-quality financial reporting for global operations.  Key Responsibilities  Financial Reporting & Analysis  Prepare, review, and analyze financial information for internal stakeholders to support management and regulatory reporting needs  Provide clear explanations of financial results, trends, and drivers to finance partners, leadership, and auditors  Assist with audit inquiries and ensure documentation supports internal controls, policies, and accounting standards    Cost & Allocation Support  Support recurring cost allocation processes across Principal Asset Management products and business units  Ensure allocations are completed accurately and timely in accordance with approved methodologies  Assist with maintaining documentation of assumptions along with factors supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and transfer pricing analysis   Process Improvement & Systems  Seek opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate accounting and reporting processes  Support implementation or enhancement of financial systems, tools, and ERP functionality  Recommend improvements to procedures, methodologies, and documentation to strengthen efficiency and controls    Cross-Functional Collaboration  Partner with Finance and Business Support teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and resolve issues  Communicate outcomes and impacts to stakeholders with clarity and professionalism  Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives 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, Finance, or equivalent experience  4+ years of relevant experience  CPA or other applicable certifications preferred  Experience supporting financial reporting, analysis, or cost management activities preferred  This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check  About Principal Asset Management Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $740 billion in assets including $102.2 billion in real estate assets, and over 60 years of experience our comprehensive, specialized capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate-private equity, public equity, public debt, and private debt gives us a unique perspective on real estate space and capital markets. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com! 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) $73150 - $99750 / 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 Work Environments This role offers in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical work week) from 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 6/10/2026 Most Recently Posted Date 6/10/2026 Principal uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications, fraud prevention, and candidate matching and comparisons. These AI tools support our human recruiters in the initial review process but do not make final hiring decisions without human involvement. By submitting your application, you acknowledge this use of AI in our recruitment process. 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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience  4+ years of relevant experience  CPA or other applicable certifications preferred  Experience supporting financial reporting, analysis, or cost management activities preferred  This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check  About Principal Asset Management Principal Asset Management is the global investment solutions business for Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG), managing $740 billion in assets including $102.2 billion in real estate assets, and over 60 years of experience our comprehensive, specialized capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate-private equity, public equity, public debt, and private debt gives us a unique perspective on real estate space and capital markets. Principal Asset Management has been recognized as a “Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 14 consecutive years! Check us out at www.principalam.com!

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Principal Asset Management Enterprise Team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting accurate financial reporting, analysis, and operational insights for Principal Asset Management’s global back office services. You'll contribute to a range of accounting, reporting, expense analysis, and process improvement activities that support business transparency, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. The position plays an important role in shaping high-quality financial reporting for global operations.  Key Responsibilities  Financial Reporting & Analysis  Prepare, review, and analyze financial information for internal stakeholders to support management and regulatory reporting needs  Provide clear explanations of financial results, trends, and drivers to finance partners, leadership, and auditors  Assist with audit inquiries and ensure documentation supports internal controls, policies, and accounting standards    Cost & Allocation Support  Support recurring cost allocation processes across Principal Asset Management products and business units  Ensure allocations are completed accurately and timely in accordance with approved methodologies  Assist with maintaining documentation of assumptions along with factors supporting audits, regulatory reviews, and transfer pricing analysis   Process Improvement & Systems  Seek opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate accounting and reporting processes  Support implementation or enhancement of financial systems, tools, and ERP functionality  Recommend improvements to procedures, methodologies, and documentation to strengthen efficiency and controls    Cross-Functional Collaboration  Partner with Finance and Business Support teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and resolve issues  Communicate outcomes and impacts to stakeholders with clarity and professionalism  Assist with special projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives 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!