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Principal Sr Associate Accountant in Des Moines, Iowa
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.
Some of your responsibilities could include:
Assist in implementation of new investment systems Develop new control environment
Maintain security level data
Recording investment activity
Assist in the monthly valuation process
Portfolio level analysis - income, holdings, realized gains & losses, valuation
Assist with internal and external audits
Perform other duties or essential functions as needed.
This position will require successful completion of a criminal background check.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience plus 2-4 years of relevant experience required
Investment expereince preferred
CPA or other applicable certifications preferred
You may be required to become an associated person of Principal Securities Inc. which requires fingerprinting
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
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.)
Investment Code of Ethics
For Principal Global Investors 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
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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.
Requisition ID: 2021-29457
Business Area: PGI Other
External Company Name: Principal Financial Group
Street: 801 Grand Ave
Remote: No
FLSA Status: Exempt