Location(s)

CORP-4th Avenue North-Birmingham-AL

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:

This position is a critical role in the Company’s consolidation and financial reporting team reporting to the Director, Corporate Accounting and Consolidation.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility for general ledger activities of corporate functions/accounts predominantly related to employment related accruals and benefits. Prepare all equity compensation related monthly journal entriesPreparation and annual maintenance of SOPs and job guides as related to department tasks. Account reconciliations preparation and review via Blackline.Provide schedules and footnotes as required to support the reporting process, including the 10-Q/10-K preparation/review.Maintain appropriate records and supporting schedules for all accounting activities.  Provide documentation to internal and external audit upon request.  Partner with management and internal audit to maintain SOX control compliance and update workflows as business needs dictate. Serve as a key resource for ad hoc queries and provide meaningful analysis to management and key stakeholders.Take a progressively active role in partnership and oversight of employment related accounting transactions managed by shared service counterparts.

Position Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Accounting/Finance.3+ years of accounting experience with a strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual basis accounting. Public accounting background desired, but not required.Ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience in a publicly traded company.Experience with Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation Accounting Workday and Blackline is considered highly attractive.Intermediate/expert Excel competency, process management skills, excellent written and verbal communication in a professional environment.    Intellectually curious, analytically strong, and embracer of change.This position can be located in one of our offices in Chicago, Dallas, St. Louis or for the right candidate remote

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.