Principal Financial

Sr Associate Accountant - Investment Accounting

Posted on: 27 Mar 2021

Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Responsibilitiesn

Principal Global Investors (PGI) investment accounting is looking for Senior Associate Accountant to join our team! This is an exciting new position related to the launch of Principal Global Investor's new investment strategy in Alternative Credit.

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Some of your responsibilities could include:

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- Assist in implementation of new investment systems Develop new control environment

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- Maintain security level data

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- Recording investment activity

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- Assist in the monthly valuation process

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- Portfolio level analysis - income, holdings, realized gains & losses, valuation

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- Assist with internal and external audits

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- Perform other duties or essential functions as needed.

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This position will require successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Qualificationsn

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* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience plus 2-4 years of relevant experience requiredn
* Investment expereince preferredn
* CPA or other applicable certifications preferredn
* You may be required to become an associated person of Principal Securities Inc. which requires fingerprintingnn

Additional Informationn

Work Authorization/Sponsorship n

At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role. (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)

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Investment Code of Ethics n

For Principal Global Investors positions, youu2019ll 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.

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Experience Principal n

While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees u2013 individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why weu2019re an exceptional place to grow your career.

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Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer n

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.

,datePosted:2021-03-22T04:00:00.000Z

Principal Financial

Des Moines, IA

The Principal Financial Group is a global financial investment management and insurance company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Four segments comprise the company: Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Global Investors, Principal International, and U.S. Insurance Solutions.

The company employs roughly 9,000 people in Des Moines, Iowa, and owns and operates several buildings in the downtown area. The tallest, known as 801 Grand, is 45 stories tall (192m/630 ft), and houses many other companies in addition to The Principal. As of March 2014, Principal employed 14,600 employees worldwide, with its Global Delivery center, Principal Global Services, in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Principal also has a lobbyist registered in the Iowa Legislature since December 2016. He is designated to lobby the Executive Branch of the Government of Iowa.

 

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