Senior Accountant, Investments
Location(s)
Chicago, IllinoisDetails
Kemper, a publicly traded, multi-billion dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge of ledgers, consolidation, and financial reporting within a multi-faceted insurance company that has exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting. Kemper has a proven track record for developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities. We seek a detail-oriented professional to assist with the Corporate, P&C, and Life investment accounting for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.
Position Summary:
Kemper, a publicly traded, multi-billion dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge of ledgers, consolidation, and financial reporting within a multi-faceted insurance company that has exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting. Kemper has a proven track record for developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities. We seek a detail-oriented professional to assist with the Corporate, P&C, and Life investment accounting for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.
Position Responsibilities:
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
Prepare and review various reporting schedules
Consolidate information for internal and external financial reporting
Work with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support
Prepare analytical schedules, analyze variances, and provide support for internal requests
Actively identify and complete process improvement projects
Review work of Staff Accountants and provide meaningful feedback
Create and perform ad hoc queries and analyses as needed
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Accounting.
5-8 years of experience in corporate accounting.
Insurance / financial services experience is a plus. Investment accounting a plus.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Familiarity with both US GAAP and statutory accounting principles is a plus
Experience navigating a large ERP environment
Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience in Workday and Blackline a strong plus
Other skills:
Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required
Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
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.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues.
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The range for this position is $68,000-$113,400. 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.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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