Financial Accounting Analyst (Corporate Accounting)
Principal Financial Group - Des Moines, IA

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GAAP.SEC.Controls.

The Principal Financial Group® (The Principal ®) is a global investment management leader including retirement services, insurance solutions and asset management. The Principal offers businesses, individuals and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement, asset management and insurance through its diverse family of financial services companies. Founded in 1879 and a member of the FORTUNE 500®, the Principal Financial Group has $364.1 billion in assets under management and serves some 17.3 million customers worldwide from offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, Latin America and the United States.

Are you ready to join our global organization?

Corporate Accounting is actively recruiting for a Financial Accounting Analyst. This role will have a focus on technical accounting including GAAP reporting as well as researching applicable guidelines and applying them throughout the organization. You will collaborate with individuals within Corporate Accounting as well as other business units including varying levels of management.

Responsibilities including:
  • Monthly financial statement close process
  • Quarterly SEC deliverables (preparation and review of documents) & XBRL
  • SOX testing and documentation, internal controls
  • Additional duties and projects as needed
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience required (8+ years). Four to six years of relevant experience.
CPA or other applicable certifications preferred.
Experience with Excel, PeopleSoft, Essbase and Hyperion Financial Management preferred.

Must have strong problem solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills required. Demonstrates the ability to embrace and understand the change process, and effectively guides others through change. PC and/or system skills required.

Minimal travel, if any, may be required.

Visa Sponsorship: Only individuals with permanent legal rights to work in the United States need apply.

Background Check Requirements: Employment at Principal is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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