Financial Reporting Accountant jobs in Iowa

We’re looking for a Financial Reporting Accountant to join Principal’s Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) External Financial Reporting team. This team is responsible for the US GAAP & Statutory financials for several Principal entities, multiple regulatory filings, application of emerging guidance, as well as SOX controls and reporting. In this role, you’ll be collaborating across the finance and accounting team as well as other Principal business entities to support our customer driven culture.

• Effectively utilize digital and technological applications
• Tackle new opportunities and challenges.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Actively seek new ways to grow and develop.

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
• 4 years of experience
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated and eager to take on new challenges

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• CPA or other applicable certifications
• Utilization of various querying applications

Work Environments

This role offers in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangements. 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.