Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Kemper is a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company seeking a dynamic Senior Accountant to join its Corporate Financial Reporting team in downtown Chicago. The role involves assisting with quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting, including preparing statutory financial statements and advising operational segments on accounting treatment.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of experience in financial reporting. Insurance / financial services experience is a plus
• Familiarity with statutory accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements is a plus
• Experience in Workday Financial Management and Workiva a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k
• etc.