[Hiring] Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting @Kemper

Role Description

Kemper is seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Reporting team in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a driven individual contributor who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, life) that has exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting.

• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory financial statements to meet regulatory reporting requirements
• Advise with operational segments on accounting treatment
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support
• Present analytical schedules, variance analyses, and provide support for internal requests
• Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
• Assist with state filing requirements as needed
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting. Insurance / financial services experience is a plus
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is a plus
• Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Progressive thinking skills, a strong work ethic, and a knack for innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff

Requirements

• The office is located in Chicago, IL. However, the position can be remote for individuals out of state meeting all requirements of the position
• The range for this position is $73,500 to $117,100. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.
• This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k