15 accounting jobs found in Des Moines, IA

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a motivated individual to join the Principal Finance team as an Accountant! In this fast-paced and challenging role, you will get to work with fellow team members across different business units who are collectively responsible for a variety of functions, including monthly close, variance analysis, regulatory and management reporting, audits, and a variety of regional and global projects.  You will also have the opportunity to lead and/or support various projects that embrace technology, create process efficiency, mitigate risk and elevate reporting. In this job you will do the following:   With minimal guidance, demonstrate awareness and knowledge of applicable professional accounting standards. Review the accuracy and legitimacy of recorded financial transactions and related reports. At this level, incumbents are expected to use existing solutions to solve problems where the impact is broader that the incumbent's own area. Incumbents can...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to play a key role on the Corporate Accounting Internal Controls team. This role provides expertise and information leadership for internal controls across the organization and offers a unique opportunity for someone to find innovative solutions to drive success across our operations, providing an internal control perspective to business initiatives and other finance transformation projects. Key responsibilities of this role include: Act as a custodian and maintain the integrity and consistency of business governance and internal control frameworks, including SOX and MAR compliance. Contribute to the improvement of risk-based financial controls; develop solutions for the effectiveness of existing controls to manage business risks; and develop and drive implementation of action plans to remediate control deficiencies. Projects: act as the subject matter expert and work with project owner to ensure accounting and internal...

What You'll Do: We're looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Principal Asset Management business area as a Senior Technical Accountant on the Accounting Policy and Research Team. This team gives you the opportunity to partner with colleagues to implement new GAAP and Statutory guidance to ensure compliance with reporting requirements. In this role, you'll conduct research on complex and unique transactions to assess the appropriate accounting treatment and assist with investment integrations related to strategic investment transactions. This is an individual contributor role, and not a people leader role. This team partners with key internal and external collaborators to advocate for the business while protecting the integrity of the financial statements. Successful candidates will have a strong aptitude for technical accounting and a natural curiosity to want to dig in and understand. Candidates will also have a strategic approach and strong communication...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our International Reporting team. In this role, you’ll have an exciting opportunity at Principal working with our global locations. You'll work with teams across the globe to understand their financial results and businesses. You'll also prepare and present the earnings call materials to the CFO, as well as have responsibility for various reporting processes. The role will work directly with the CFO as well as other leaders in the department.     Perform financial analysis and research, identifying trends and variances on a timely basis for use by management in decision making and make recommendations as appropriate · Coordinate and consolidate financial information across international locations· Ability to create efficient and effective reports and dashboards that add value to management decisions and initiate enhancements Lead and participate in projects, representing the business unit Perform other...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Actuary to join our Financial Reporting team. In this role, you’ll lead a life valuation team to promote the effective use of the actuarial techniques, tools, and methodologies in decision making!   Research and stay apprised of changes in pertinent regulations to ensure compliance in analysis and decision making. Apply actuarial analysis in the development and maintenance of sound, efficient, and accurate systems to support calculations and recommendations.   Lead or participate in projects as a subject matter expert. Provide analytical and research based consultation to achieve cost effective and strategic solutions.   Contribute to financial and strategic planning initiatives within business unit by identifying key priorities based on internal and external needs.   Responsible for duties associated with management of staff including, but not limited to: hiring, salary...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Associate Actuary to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you’ll lead the execution of internal audits of actuarial and financial processes in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community. If you enjoy digging into varied and complex processes, technologies, and calculations, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you.[ You’ll also have the opportunity to: Lead the examination and evaluation of Principal’s actuarial and financial processes against recognized Principal standards, established policies, and Actuarial Standards of Practice (ASOPs). Evaluate controls to protect financial calculations and decisions to ensure they are aligned with organizational goals and objectives....

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit & Risk Consulting team. In this role, you’ll support the execution of internal audits in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community. If you enjoy digging into varied and complex environments, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you. You'll Also Have The Opportunity To: Examine and evaluate Principal’s operational and financial processes against recognized Principal standards or established policies. Evaluate controls to protect customers, investors, employees, and assets to ensure integrity and alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Identify and assess key risks, controls, and test plans for assurance activities and...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Defined Benefit Analyst V to join our Defined Benefit Actuarial Services team. In this role, you’ll lead the data conversion validation efforts for large market clients. You'll deliver meaningful analysis ensuring a smooth conversion, implementation, and ongoing administration for our Defined Benefit clients! Coordinate and collaborate with implementation team to share information about the conversion data, complete data mapping, solve data related issues and load data in test environment. Analyze the conversion data to determine data gaps and develop understanding of content. Collaborate with vendor and client to present analysis and resolve issues / questions. Thorough documentation and communication of data load process, assumptions, and issue resolutions. Lead ongoing payroll implementations with the client and vendors. Identify, map, and communicate ongoing data needs to effectively support the ongoing administration needs....

What You'll Do: We’re looking for an Associate Actuary or Actuary to join our Corporate Actuarial team. In this role, you’ll help drive capital deployment strategies, support both business unit and enterprise-wide strategic projects, contribute to strategic decision-making, and support the management of our exited businesses. You'll have the opportunity to shape financial outcomes, optimize risk management, and provide insights that enhance business performance! Direct and provide analytical leadership for areas of responsibility including, but not limited to: product design and pricing, risk management, financial reporting, or consulting with external clients. Research and stay apprised of changes in pertinent regulations to ensure compliance in analysis and decision making. Apply actuarial analysis in the development and maintenance of sound, efficient, and accurate systems to support calculations and recommendations. Lead or participate in business unit or cross...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Professional Practices team. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in enhancing our internal audit methodologies and tools. You’ll lead training initiatives, ensuring our audit team is equipped with the latest industry knowledge and skills. You’ll engage audit teams to provide and receive feedback, assist in the development and refinement of audit methodologies and tools, and maintain and further develop the quality assurance and improvement program. If you enjoy ensuring the internal audit department maintains high standards, fosters continuous improvement, and functions effectively to support the organization’s objective – this role is for you! You'll Also Have the Opportunity To: Perform quality checks on audit work to maintain and enhance the quality assurance and improvement program. Promote adherence to internal audit standards and methodologies to ensure all audit activities meet...

What You'll Do: As a Technology Audit Manager, you’ll lead the execution of global integrated technology audits in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community.   If you enjoy digging into varied and complex technology environments, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you.   You’ll also have the opportunity to: Lead the examination and evaluation of Principal’s information technology infrastructure, applications, data, management, policies, procedures, and operational processes against recognized Principal standards or established policies. Evaluate technology controls to protect information technology assets to ensure integrity and information security are aligned with organizational goals and objectives....

What You'll Do: As a Technology Senior Internal Auditor or Audit Manager, you’ll lead the execution of global integrated technology audits in accordance with established IIA standards. You’ll develop and maintain strong business relationships within Internal Audit and the global Principal community. If you enjoy digging into varied and complex technology environments, looking for key risks, controls, and working across business areas to provide assurance on the most important things that help Principal meet its objectives – this role is for you.   You’ll also have the opportunity to: Lead the examination and evaluation of Principal’s information technology infrastructure, applications, data, management, policies, procedures, and operational processes against recognized Principal standards or established policies. Evaluate technology controls to protect information technology assets to ensure integrity and information security are aligned with organizational goals...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a High Yield Fixed Income Trader to join our Principal Global Fixed Income team. In this role, you’ll analyze and execute trades, conduct market research, and provide insights to portfolio managers and analysts. Key Responsibilities: Identify, analyze, and execute relative value trades (electronic & OTC) while ensuring compliance with Best Execution guidelines. Monitor open positions and document trades accurately. Conduct research on companies and industries to assess asset value, develop trading strategies, and support investment decisions. Stay informed on financial markets, global economies, and industry trends. Build and maintain relationships with traders, brokers, and market contacts to secure optimal pricing, research, and allocations. Improve processes and trading systems by collaborating with IT partners to enhance workflow and analytics. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology,...

What You'll Do: We’re looking for a Fixed Income Trader to join our Principal Global Fixed Income team. In this role, you’ll analyze and execute trades, conduct market research, and provide insights to portfolio managers and analysts. Key Responsibilities: Identify, analyze, and execute relative value trades (electronic & OTC) while ensuring compliance with Best Execution guidelines. Monitor open positions and document trades accurately. Conduct research on companies and industries to assess asset value, develop trading strategies, and support investment decisions. Stay informed on financial markets, global economies, and industry trends. Build and maintain relationships with traders, brokers, and market contacts to secure optimal pricing, research, and allocations. Improve processes and trading systems by collaborating with IT partners to enhance workflow and analytics. Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds...

Job Details Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, provides leadership, support and guidance to the Business Office team who bills all claims to insurance companies, processes all statements to patients, posts all receipts and balance monies with Finance, handles all insurance company and patient calls related to claims or bills, and works all E.H.R worklists. The team lead is responsible for assisting staff in completion of their duties, working with Manager to create standard work and communicating to all departments on Revenue Cycle opportunities identified. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities: Associates or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, health information or other higher education preferred 2 years of billing experience required, with knowledge of healthcare billing within hospitals/Critical...