What You'll Do
We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Business Systems Solutions team in Corporate Accounting. In this position, you will play a functional role in supporting various corporate financial systems and processes (e.g. Oracle GL, FCCS, EDM, and Essbase, along with others). This role is expected to interact with the various functions across the organization, including individuals at all levels, auditors, IT, global teams, and various accounting team members.
Provide Oracle Cloud application configuration and monthly close support for actuals. Includes consolidations, calculations, Groovy scripts, security, master data management
Perform research and problem solving to understand when issues arise and identify alternatives and solutions.
Collaborate with business partners, negotiate priorities, and ensure systems are functioning appropriately.
Proactively communicate relevant information to impacted parties.
Ensure processes are thoroughly documented, backed-up and have proper internal controls.
Coordinate and assist in the implementation of system fixes, monthly/quarterly vendor releases and enhancements, working closely with IT and the business communities.
Participate in projects as a subject matter expert. Provide business requirements. Perform testing to ensure the system or process is operating as intended.
Opportunity to lead and/or support various projects that embrace technology, create process efficiencies, mitigate risk and elevate reporting
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 or finance or equivalent work experience
5+ years of relevant experience preferred
Aptitude for systems primarily with Oracle ERP/EPM modules (ARE, GL, FCCS, EDMCS, and Essbase) is preferred
Critical thinking and assessment skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with key partners
This position may require successful completion of a criminal background check.
Skills That Would Help You Stand Out
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP/EPM
Application configuration and testing experience
Understanding or knowledge of accounting principles and processes
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)
$84600 - $152400 / year
Salary Details
The following locations are examples of market-specific salary ranges across different geographies.
Wichita, KS: $84,600 - $114,300 / year
Des Moines, IA: $89,300 - $120,650 / year
Charlotte, NC: $94,000 - $127,000 / year
Chicago/Minneapolis: $103,400 - $139,700 / year
Los Angeles/New York City: $112,800 - $152,400 / 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 in-office, hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements (only if residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, or Raleigh, NC or Charlotte, NC). You'll work with your leader to figure out which option may align best based on several factors.
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 (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-nonimmigrant-workers) and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants (https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/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.
Original Posting Date
2/13/2026
Most Recently Posted Date
2/13/2026
LinkedIn Remote Hashtag
LI-Remote
