Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois
DetailsPosition Summary:
Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, and we are seeking a talented and motivated accounting professional to join our SEC & Financial Reporting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge within a multi-faceted insurance company (P&C, Life) that has exposure to financial reporting under SEC, GAAP, Statutory, and ERISA accounting frameworks. 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, own, and distribute the monthly & quarterly close calendar to ensure the GAAP financial close is completed timely and accurately
- Manage all consolidation related processes for the US GAAP close including intercompany, inter and Intra-segment eliminations, and suspense account analysis
- Responsible for preparation of the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and statement of equity as well as and segment level income statements and exhibits on operating expenses
- Preparation of the Statement of Cash Flows that includes working with multiple different departments including Tax, Investments, and Treasury, as well as P&C, Life, and Corporate Accounting
- Preparation and review of the Financial Supplement
- Prepare, understand and distribute all non-GAAP Income Statements
- Work with internal and external auditors to provide necessary support
- Actively identify, lead, manage, and complete process improvement projects
Position Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- 10+ years of experience in accounting. Insurance experience is a plus
- Experience in running general ledger consolidations and preparation of financial statements, previously preparation of the statement of cash flows a plus
- Familiarity with US GAAP requirements, familiarity with statutory accounting principles is a plus
- Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva WDesk a strong plus
- Experience navigating a large ERP environment
- Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Excellent communication skills to interact with varying levels of management and professional staff
Required Job Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
- Ability to identify, analyze, and solve complex accounting issues
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- 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 selected candidate will work a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Chicago, IL office
The range for this position is $99,000 to $164,800. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
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