Senior Accounting Analyst at Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

125400.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clear Communication, Strategic Mindset, Relationship Building, Project Leadership, GAAP, Statutory, Reinsurance, Insurance, CPA

Industry

Financial Services

Description

What You'll Do We're looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join Principal as a Senior Accounting Analyst on the Benefits & Protection Accounting Team. This team offers the opportunity to collaborate with business unit partners, providing technical expertise and oversight on complex transactions and enterprise-wide projects. In this role, you’ll research unique and challenging transactions to determine the appropriate accounting treatment. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for the business while ensuring the integrity of financial statements. Clear Communication: Ability to simplify complex technical matters for varied audiences and engage across the organization Strategic Mindset: Advocate for the business while safeguarding financial integrity; confidently challenge concerns with stakeholders, auditors, and other teams Relationship Building: Establish trust and collaborate effectively with peers, CAOs, CFOs, auditors, and corporate accounting teams Project Leadership: Manage project-based workloads, set goals, communicate findings, hold team members accountable, and balance priorities strategically 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 work experience 6+ years of relevant experience required Public Accounting experience is ideal Skills That Will Help You Stand Out GAAP & Statutory experience is recommended Experience with reinsurance and/or insurance is ideal CPA or other applicable certifications preferred 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) $106400 - $125400 / 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 workweek). Job Level We’ll consider talent at the next level with the right experiences and skills. 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 11/16/2025 Most Recently Posted Date 11/16/2025

Responsibilities

As a Senior Accounting Analyst, you will research unique transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatment and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the integrity of financial statements. You will also manage project-based workloads and advocate for the business while safeguarding financial integrity.