Senior Accountant

Location(s)

CORP-Randolph-Chicago-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:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly journal entries, performing general ledger reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting and analysis

Position Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries and complete general ledger reconciliations
• Review work completed by Staff Accountants and provide constructive feedback
• Design, prepare, and analyze management reports to support business decisions
• Perform ad hoc analyses and respond to data and reporting requests

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements 

• Work with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support 

Position Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with a strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual basis accounting. 
• Public accounting background desired, but not required.
• Ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience in a publicly traded company.
• Experience with Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation Accounting Workday and Blackline is considered highly attractive.
• Intermediate/expert Excel competency, process management skills, excellent written and verbal communication in a professional environment.    
• Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change.

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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.) 

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.