Accountant, Senior

Kemper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Kemper is seeking a Senior Accountant to support Property & Casualty premium accounting, expanding expertise in ledgers, consolidation and SEC/GAAP/statutory reporting within the P&C segment of the insurance company.

The ideal candidate will have solid accounting knowledge, including debits/credits, journal entries, and month-end reporting; strong analytical abilities and communication skills are essential for interaction with management and auditors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of insurance industry or public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Familiarity with US GAAP; statutory accounting knowledge a plus.
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment.
• Proficient in MS Excel (intermediate–advanced).
• Strong writing, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication with management and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations.
• Consolidate company operating information for internal and external financial reporting.
• Work with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support.
• Prepare analytical schedules, analyze variances, and support internal requests.
• Identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare and/or review quarterly statutory-basis financial statements.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

ERP system

Workday

Blackline

Excel

Job description

The Senior Accountant will support the Property & Casualty premium accounting. It's a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge of ledgers, consolidation, and SEC/GAAP/statutory financial reporting within the P&C segment of an insurance company. 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 an analytical and detail-oriented professional to assist with a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual P&C accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have strong foundational accounting knowledge, including debits and credits, journal entries, account reconciliations, accounts receivable, and month-end reporting. This person must be comfortable analyzing data, identifying when results do not look right, investigating discrepancies, and handling unusual transactions in systems that may not always operate perfectly.

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations
• Consolidate company operating 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, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements
• Prepare and/or review quarterly statutory-basis financial statements
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned

Position Requirements:

• 3-5 years of insurance industry or public accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• Familiarity with US GAAP, familiarity with 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
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues.
• 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.

The range for this position is $70,000 to $117,000. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

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 is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. 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.