Investment Accountant

Investment Accountant

We're looking for an Investment Accountant to join our Principal Real Estate Investors team. In this role, our accounting team supports a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate investments nationwide. We're seeking an Investment Accountant who is eager to learn and grow within our Real Estate Investment platform. This role combines accounting expertise with opportunities to develop technical and systems knowledge to support our real estate investment operations. 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.

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 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 (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly) $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.

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.

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.

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.