Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Kemper; United States; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Continuing education

Employee discounts

Job summary

Kemper, a leading insurance and financial services company, seeks a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Financial Reporting team in downtown Chicago. The role offers remote work possibility for out-of-state candidates and exposure to SEC, GAAP, and statutory reporting within a multi-line insurer.

The position emphasizes regulatory reporting, collaboration with auditors, and process improvements across a large ERP environment, leveraging Workday and Workiva.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting.
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is a plus.
• Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva a plus.
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory financial statements to meet regulatory reporting requirements.
• Advise with operational segments on accounting treatment.
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support.
• Present analytical schedules, variance analyses, and provide support for internal requests.
• Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects.
• Assist with state filing requirements as needed.
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Statutory accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Workiva

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Location(s) Remote-IL Details Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.

Position Summary

Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Financial Reporting team in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a driven individual contributor who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, life) 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 a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual Statutory financial statements to meet regulatory reporting requirements
• Advise with operational segments on accounting treatment
• Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support
• Present analytical schedules, variance analyses, and provide support for internal requests
• Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
• Assist with state filing requirements as needed
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned

Position Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting.
• Insurance / financial services experience is a plus
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is a plus
• Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• 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 office is located in Chicago, IL. However, the position can be remote for individuals out of state meeting all requirements of the position

The range for this position is $73,500 to $117,100. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.

This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)

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.

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 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.

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.

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.