Accountant, Tax

Kemper Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,800 - 91,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health and dental plans

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Chicago, IL, seeks an Accountant, Tax to prepare, file and analyze state and local tax filings across multiple jurisdictions. You will support financial reporting, assist with tax positions, and help optimize the company's tax posture.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1–2 years of corporate tax or public accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and ERP (Workday).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant corporate tax experience.
• Familiarity with State and Local Taxes; ERP experience (Workday) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and files state and local tax returns.
• Analyzes tax and financial implications of activities and events; provides recommendations.
• Prepares journal entries and performs account reconciliations.
• Initiates and processes state and local tax payments and communicates with stakeholders.
• Performs tax research and supports process-improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Attention to deadlines

Independent work

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Alteryx

Power BI

Job description

## Accountant, TaxApplylocations: Chicago, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-26-0037410Location(s)Chicago, Illinois**Details****POSITION SUMMARY**The Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, filing, analyzing and accounting for various State and Local tax filings including but not limited to: premium taxes, municipal taxes, guaranty fund assessments, use taxes, property taxes and various insurance-related matters. This role helps ensure compliance with applicable tax rules and financial reporting standards and assists with implementing best practices to optimize the company’s tax position across many jurisdictions.**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Prepares and files state and local tax returns.* Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed.* Analyzes the tax and financial statement implications of actual and proposed business activities and provides recommendations to optimize tax outcomes.* Prepares journal entries and performs account reconciliations.* Initiates and processes state and local tax payments.* Communicates with internal and external stakeholders regarding tax matters.* Creatively and regularly utilizes information services and avenues to provide insights and answer questions to tax, software and other questions.* Conducts tax research using available information services and technology.* Participates in process improvement initiatives and assists in identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance documentation.* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned**MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.* 1-2 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax function or within a public accounting firm's tax practice.* Familiarity with State and Local Taxes.* Experience with cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday.* Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.* Experience in managing deadlines and working independently in a fast-paced and matrixed environment* Experience in analyzing and reviewing tax law and/or accounting guidance and making recommendations.* Familiarity and/or strong interest in process-improvement and documentation track record.* Good verbal communication ability. Experience in technical writing.* Ability to identify, analyze and logically frame issues.* Ability to work successfully within a change-oriented environment.**PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS*** Experience with insurance company taxation.* Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI.The range for this position is $54,800 to $91,400. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.### About Us**Kemper at a Glance**The Kemper family of companies is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. With approximately $12 billion in assets, Kemper is improving the world of insurance by providing affordable and easy-to-use personalized solutions to individuals, families and businesses through its Kemper Auto and Kemper Life brands. Kemper serves over 4.6 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,200 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,500 associates dedicated to meeting the ever-changing needs of its customers. \*Alliance United Insurance Company is not rated. *We value diversity and strive to be an employer of choice. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V***Eligible employees may enjoy benefits such as:**• 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.**Benefits eligibility may vary based on position classification, scheduled hours, work location, temporary or contingent status, independent contractor status, SkillBridge participation, and applicable plan terms.**