Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Kemper•Chicago, IL

1d•$73,500 - $117,100•Remote

About The Position

Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are 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. 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 a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting
3+ years of experience in financial reporting.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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