Manager, Tax

Location(s)

Remote-IL

Details

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 role is a Tax Team contributor responsible for reviewing, analyzing and preparing, filing and accounting for various State and Local tax filings including but not limited to: premium taxes, municipal taxes, guaranty fund assessments, use taxes, property taxes and other insurance-related filings. This role ensures compliance with applicable tax rules and financial reporting standards and assists in the implementation of best practices to optimize the company’s tax position across many jurisdictions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and assists with state and local tax return preparation and filing.
• Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed, and seeks to optimize outcomes.
• Reviews and prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis.
• Leads, coordinates and executes tax payments.
• Manages interactions with tax authorities and other external parties.
• Creatively and regularly utilizes information services and avenues to obtain insights and answer questions related to tax, software and other matters.
• Leads process improvement and/or technology implementation projects.
• Mentors and develops other team members.

Position Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant experience in an insurance company's tax function or within a public accounting firm's tax practice.
• Experience with Premium Taxes and with Premium Pro or equivalent systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed and change-oriented environment.
• Strong analytic and reasoning ability, including analyzing and reviewing tax law and making recommendations.
• Proven process-improvement and documentation track record.
• Good verbal communication ability. Experience in technical writing.
• Ability to identify, analyze and logically frame issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI a plus

The range for this position is $79,500-$132,900. 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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