💼 Full-Time Position

Senior Accounting Analyst

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Principal Financial Group
📍 Des Moines, IA, United States
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Location
Des Moines, United States
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Posted
June 24, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

**What You'll Do**

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to join our External Financial Reporting Team **.** This is a hands‑on, individual contributor role responsible for complex accounting analysis, financial reporting support, month‑end close activities, and process improvement. This role partners closely with Finance, FP&A, Operations, IT, and business stakeholders. Ideal candidates will be able to lead and participate in multiple projects as well as bring strong technical accounting knowledge, solid data analysis skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across functions.

**Financial Analysis & Reporting**

+ Drive projects focused on designing and implementing system and process changes, particularly those related to emerging accounting guidance.

+ Lead complex accounting analysis and reporting in alignment with GAAP, SAP, tax regulations, and other regulatory guidance.

+ Review and interpret unusual or complex transacti...