Associate Accountant (Tax Financial Reporting team)
Principal Financial Services, Inc., Des Moines, IA, United States
What You’ll Do
We are actively seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Tax Financial Reporting team, which is responsible for income tax reporting and the preparation of tax returns for our domestic non‑insurance entities. This role is ideal for someone who has a solid understanding of financial statements, can learn and apply technical accounting concepts, and is a motivated self‑starter.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Accountant will build technical accounting knowledge, develop familiarity with organizational processes and systems, and contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Perform basic accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, SAP, and tax or other regulatory guidance
Execute transaction processing, exception handling, and month‑end close activities
Prepare routine journal entries and ensure accurate, timely financial submissions
Reconcile accounts and prepare supporting documentation for the financial control process
Conduct routine variance analysis and extract management reports used for decision making
Compliance & Controls
Apply general compliance requirements to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Understand and operate within the internal control framework
Assist with compliance efforts related to regulatory internal control requirements, including SOX
Professional Development
Demonstrate awareness of applicable professional accounting standards
Develop competence through structured work assignments
Build knowledge of organizational processes, products, tools, and customers
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience required
Must have strong problem solving, leadership and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills required
Must have good interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills
Demonstrates the ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
Strong Excel capabilities preferred
Salary Range
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non‑sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. For details, the range is $24.20 - $32.43 per hour.
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 refer to our nonimmigrant workers and green card information.
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.
Pension Eligibility
Yes
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We are actively seeking an Associate Accountant to join our Tax Financial Reporting team, which is responsible for income tax reporting and the preparation of tax returns for our domestic non‑insurance entities. This role is ideal for someone who has a solid understanding of financial statements, can learn and apply technical accounting concepts, and is a motivated self‑starter.
Under direct supervision, the Associate Accountant will build technical accounting knowledge, develop familiarity with organizational processes and systems, and contribute to accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Perform basic accounting analysis and reporting of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, SAP, and tax or other regulatory guidance
Execute transaction processing, exception handling, and month‑end close activities
Prepare routine journal entries and ensure accurate, timely financial submissions
Reconcile accounts and prepare supporting documentation for the financial control process
Conduct routine variance analysis and extract management reports used for decision making
Compliance & Controls
Apply general compliance requirements to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Understand and operate within the internal control framework
Assist with compliance efforts related to regulatory internal control requirements, including SOX
Professional Development
Demonstrate awareness of applicable professional accounting standards
Develop competence through structured work assignments
Build knowledge of organizational processes, products, tools, and customers
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience required
Must have strong problem solving, leadership and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills required
Must have good interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills
Demonstrates the ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
Strong Excel capabilities preferred
Salary Range
Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non‑sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. For details, the range is $24.20 - $32.43 per hour.
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 refer to our nonimmigrant workers and green card information.
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.
Pension Eligibility
Yes
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