Tax Accountant

Kemper Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kemper Corporation in Chicago offers a hybrid Tax Accountant role focused on multi-state tax compliance, filings, and optimization of tax positions across jurisdictions. You will coordinate with finance, accounting, and operations to meet regulatory deadlines and improve processes.

The role requires 1–2 years in corporate tax, knowledge of State and Local Taxes, and familiarity with ERP (Workday) and analytics tools like Power BI/Alteryx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in a corporate tax function.
• Experience with State and Local Taxes required.
• Experience with insurance company taxation preferred.
• 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/matrixed environment.
• Experience in analyzing and reviewing tax law and/or accounting guidance and making recommendations.
• Familiarity with process-improvement and documentation.
• Good verbal communication ability.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Ability to identify, analyze and logically frame issues.
• Ability to work in a change-oriented environment.
• Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multi-state insurance tax compliance initiatives and filing.
• Assess tax and financial statement implications of activities and events.
• Analyze tax and financial implications of business activities and provide optimization recommendations.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Process state and local tax payments.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders on tax matters.
• Utilize information services to answer tax/software questions.
• Conduct tax research using available information services and technology.
• Participate in process-improvement initiatives and strengthen controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Deadline management

Independent work

Change-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Alteryx

Power BI

Workday

Excel

Job description

Location(s)

CORP-Randolph-Chicago-IL 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

• Assist with multi-state insurance tax compliance initiatives, compliance preparation and filing of state tax returns while coordinating cross-functional data across finance, accounting, and operations to meet strict regulatory deadlines


• 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.


• Experience with State and Local Taxes required


• Experience with insurance company taxation preferred


• 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


• Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI.

Location and Compensation

• This position is hybrid in our Chicago office


• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Recruitment Process Note

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.

Job Tag

#LI- Remote

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 4.4 million policies, is represented by approximately 24,100 agents and brokers, and has approximately 7,000 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

• 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.