Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois, Remote-IA, Remote-IN, Remote-WI
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 is looking for a highly talented individual to join our Tax Department based in our Chicago office. More specifically, we seek a Senior Tax Analyst, who will work closely with teammates preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns, participating in projects, and performing tax research. This role will be involved with ongoing efforts to transform how the Tax Department delivers value to the organization.
*This role is a hybrid position that will need to work from the closest office located to Chicago, IL. Remote work may be considered for this role outside of that market.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
- 3+ years of relevant tax experience
- Strong technical writing skills
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Technology driven (experience with Alteryx, Tableau, Onesource Income Tax and Corptax preferred)
- Working knowledge of and experience with ASC 740 and SSAP 101 preferred
- Ability to work oral independently and within a team environment
- Detail-oriented, organized with excellent problem-solving skills
- Effective written and communication skills
Position Responsibilities:
- Prepare income tax compliance workpapers, statements, elections and schedules
- Operate and manage income tax compliance platform (Onesource)
- Improve qualitative and quantitative aspects of income tax compliance processes
- Prepare written documentation
- Support tax reporting function., including preparing income tax provisions
- Assist with other tax department deliverables
- Lead and implement technology and/or process improvements to improve tax department operations
- Conduct research and analysis
The range for this position is $68,000 to $113,400. 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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