Senior Accountant, Investments

Kemper•Chicago, IL

31d•$68,000 - $113,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Kemper, a publicly traded , multi- billion dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated S enior 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. Kemper, a publicly traded , multi- billion dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated S enior 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.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Accounting
5-8 years of experience in corporate accounting
Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail
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.
Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel

Nice To Haves

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
Experience in Workday and Blackline a strong plus

Responsibilities

Prepar e 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 provid e meaningful feedback
Creat e and perform ad hoc queries and analyses as needed