Manager, Accounting

Location(s)

Chicago, Illinois, Remote-FL

Details

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Kemper, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team 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 (P&C, life, health) that has exposure to 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 a wide range of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting functions associated with Kemper’s financial reporting

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead processes for Corporate Accounting group including, but not limited to, Fixed Assets, Compensation & Benefits, ROU Assets, and major accruals.
• Review of monthly journal entries, reporting deliverables, and reconciliations in accordance with the monthly close timeline.   
• Assist the Director in providing support for a team of 3 Senior Accountants, 1 Staff Accountant, and the offshore team in anticipating, identifying, and troubleshooting issues of concern or significance during the Financial close process.
• Preparation and/or review of analytical schedules, variance analysis, and provide support for internal stakeholders.
• Continuously challenge policies and procedures and implement improvements, as appropriate.
• Identify the low-risk areas for automation or processing by the offshore team. Develop and maintain relationships to transition responsibilities, review work product and provide feedback as necessary. Responsible for the execution and completeness of the work performed by offshore resources.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus

• 5-8 years of industry or public accounting experience. Insurance/financial services experience is a plus
• Familiarity with US GAAP, familiarity with statutory accounting principles is a plus
• Experience navigating a large ERP environment
• Proficiency in MS Office products - intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in Workday and Blackline is a strong plus
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve accounting issues.
• 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.

                                                                                                

The range for this position is $77,100 to $128,500 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.