Investment Accountant na Principal Financial Group

What You'll Do:

We're looking for an Investment Accountant to join our team. In this role, you'll partner with portfolio management teams and financial reporting accountants to provide accounting and tax support for real estate investment portfolios.

 

• Tax & Compliance
• Research tax regulations and provide guidance on complex matters
• Prepare tax workpapers and supporting documentation
• Process IRS entity classifications and handle tax notices
• Calculate and track deferred tax positions
• Monitor REIT compliance
• Work with tax preparers on partnership and c-corp tax returns
• Partner with portfolio management teams to analyze tax implications of investment strategies
• Investment Accounting & Financial Reporting
• Assist with internal financial reporting and schedules and support external reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, client mandates, and regulatory guidance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Serve as key liaison between accounting and tax teams
• Provide technical guidance on accounting impacts of investment vehicles
• Manage multiple client relationships

 

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 related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within asset management, investment accounting, or financial services
• CPA preferred
• Experience with partnership and corporate tax returns
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented with process improvement mindset
• This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check

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:$86450 - $116850 / yearTime 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:YesAdditional Information:

Work Environments

This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in 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):10/2/2025Latest Post Date: Careers - US:10/2/2025 Candidatar-se agora