Investment Accountant

What You'll Do:

• Gain hands-on experience with property acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
• Learn and work with our Yardi accounting system and databases supporting real estate investment portfolios
• Build understanding of supporting modules such as accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Collaborate with financial reporting teams on monthly close processes and financial reporting Technical Environment and Growth Potential:
• Opportunity to learn enterprise accounting systems and real estate specific applications
• Develop understanding of property management platforms and core accounting systems
• Learn to create and maintain financial reporting processes
• Build knowledge of system controls and GAAP compliance requirements
• Gain experience with various reporting tools for stakeholder communications
• Work cross-functionally with accounting and treasury teams to ensure accurate and timely financial operations

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within asset management, investment accounting, or financial services
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with reporting tools
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven organizational and analytical skills with a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and process improvement
• Prior systems experience is not required - we value candidates who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and enthusiasm for learning new tools and processes to support our real estate accounting operations.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Strong accounting fundamentals
• Eagerness to learn new systems and processes
• Problem-solving mindset
• Attention to detail
• Interest in process improvement
• Willingness to embrace technology and automation

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 / year Time 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: Yes Additional 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): 10/17/2025 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 10/17/2025