Kemper
Kemper, a publicly traded, multi-billion dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team at our headquarters in downtown Chicago. This is a fantastic role for a strong performer who is looking to greatly expand their knowledge of ledgers, consolidation, and financial reporting within a multi-faceted insurance company 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 the Corporate, P&C, and Life investment accounting for monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
Prepare and review various reporting schedules for statutory and GAAP reporting
Consolidate information for internal and external financial reporting
Collaborate with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support
Prepare analytical schedules, analyze variances, and provide support for internal requests
Actively identify and complete process improvement projects
Review work of Staff Accountants and provide meaningful feedback
Create and perform ad hoc queries and analyses as needed
Minimum job requirements
3+ years of experience in corporate accounting.
Insurance / financial services experience is a plus.
Investment accounting
a plus.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Experience with both US GAAP and statutory accounting principles
Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and journal entries
Experience navigating a large ERP environment
Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience in Workday and Blackline a strong plus
Required Job Skills
Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required
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.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Insurance and Retail
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Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare and review monthly journal entries and general ledger reconciliations
Prepare and review various reporting schedules for statutory and GAAP reporting
Consolidate information for internal and external financial reporting
Collaborate with internal and external auditors and provide necessary support
Prepare analytical schedules, analyze variances, and provide support for internal requests
Actively identify and complete process improvement projects
Review work of Staff Accountants and provide meaningful feedback
Create and perform ad hoc queries and analyses as needed
Minimum job requirements
3+ years of experience in corporate accounting.
Insurance / financial services experience is a plus.
Investment accounting
a plus.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Experience with both US GAAP and statutory accounting principles
Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and journal entries
Experience navigating a large ERP environment
Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Experience in Workday and Blackline a strong plus
Required Job Skills
Effective writing skills and strong attention to detail required
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.
Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Insurance and Retail
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