Senior Accountant, Investments

Overview

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 role provides an opportunity to expand knowledge of ledgers, consolidation, and financial reporting within a multi-faceted insurance company with exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory accounting. Kemper is committed to developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as across its operating entities.

The Senior Accountant will assist with Corporate, P&C, and Life investment accounting for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting functions.

Location:
Chicago, Illinois

Salary:
The range for this position is $68,000-$113,400. Offers are determined based on experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, among other factors.

• 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

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 5-8 years of experience in corporate accounting
• Insurance/financial services experience is a plus; investment accounting experience is a plus
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Familiarity with US GAAP and statutory accounting principles is a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, with intermediate to advanced Excel
• Experience in Workday and Blackline is a strong plus

• Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
• Progressive thinking, strong work ethic, and ability to propose innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve accounting issues

Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to diversity and a workplace free from discrimination.

Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper.