Senior Accountant, Investments

Kemper • Chicago, IL

92d • $68,000 - $113,400

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month
• Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans
• Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs
• Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs
• Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress
• Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees