Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois
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:
Kemper, a publicly traded, multi-billion-dollar insurance and financial services company, seeks a talented and motivated professional to join its Corporate Accounting team. Kemper has a proven track record of developing its people for higher roles within the department as well as other functions and across its operating entities. The dynamic work environment at Kemper encourages critical thinking, engaging and empowering finance leaders to work collaboratively with others outside the finance function, and allowing them to achieve their potential, while still enabling work/life flexibility. This position is a critical role in the Company's Corporate Accounting team reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting.
Position Responsibilities:
* All aspects of Fixed Assets processing including, but not limited to, subledger to GL reconciliation, depreciation, work in process tracking and administration.
* Intangible Asset tracking and reporting.
* Oversight of the Prepaid Expense process and oversight of processing by our offshore team.
* Act as a resource for internal stakeholders regarding Kemper policy & thresholds for Fixed Assets and Prepaid Expenses.
* Blackline reconciliations as assigned.
* Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual reporting for Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses, and Intangible Assets.
* Other ad hoc duties in Corporate Accounting as assigned.
* Serving as a key resource for Accenture offshore resources with the ability to both lead as well as provide meaningful contributions.
Position Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance.
* 4+ years of accounting experience.
* Public accounting background and industry experience is desireable.
* Ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing fixed assets for a large corporate entity, including consolidated entities.
* Ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience in insurance/financial services.
* Experience with Workday and Blackline is considered highly attractive.
* Strong knowledge of accounting practices.
* Strong process management skills.
* Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change.
* This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home or a local Kemper office.
The range for this position is $60,900 to $106,600. 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.
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