Senior Accountant: GAAP/SEC Reporting (Chicago)

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

Job summary

Kemper, a major insurance and financial services company, seeks a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Accounting team at the downtown Chicago headquarters. You will work on monthly close, consolidation, and SEC/GAAP/statutory reporting within the P&C segment.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a BA/BS in Accounting, and CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential as you interact with auditors and finance partners.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in industry or public accounting.
• 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 products, especially Excel.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

MS Excel

Workday

Blackline

Job description

Kemper, a major insurance and financial services company, seeks a Senior Accountant for its Corporate Accounting team at the downtown Chicago headquarters. You will work on monthly close, consolidation, and SEC/GAAP/statutory reporting within the P&C segment.

The role requires 3–5 years of accounting experience, a BA/BS in Accounting, and CPA or CPA candidate preferred. Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems is essential as you interact with auditors and finance partners.