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Principal Global Services LLC

Des Moines, IA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$73,150–$99,750 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Asset Management, Background Investigation, Business Support, Capital Markets, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Commercial Real Estate, Cost Allocation, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Expense Analysis, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Financial Trend Analysis, International Business, International Operations, Leadership, Operational Audit, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Improvement, Project Evaluation, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Reports, Sales, Strategic Planning, Support Documentation, Time Management
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
Today
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

$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

Additional Information

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.

Date First Posted (TTF)

6/10/2026

Latest Post Date: Careers - US

6/10/2026

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