Senior Tax Accountant at Kemper in Texas

Senior Tax Accountant Location: Remote-TX Location(s) Remote-TX 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: The Senior Tax Accountant is responsible for preparing, filing, analyzing 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 various insurance-related matters. Works to ensure compliance with applicable tax rules and financial reporting standards and assists with implementing best practices to optimize the company’s tax position across many jurisdictions. Position Responsibilities: Prepares and files state and local tax returns. Assists with assessing tax and financial statement implications of activities and events, whether actual or proposed, and seeks to optimize outcomes. Prepares journal entries, account reconciliations and related analysis. Coordinates and executes tax payments. Interacts with tax authorities and other external parties. Utilizes information services and avenues to obtain insights and answer questions related to tax, software and other matters. Participates in process improvement and/or technology implementation projects. Shares subject matter knowledge with other team members. Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 4 years of relevant experience in an insurance company's tax function or within a public accounting firm's tax practice. Previous experience with Premium Taxes and with Premium Pro or equivalent systems. Working knowledge of cloud-based ERP environments, preferably Workday. Previous experience with Alteryx and/or Power BI, preferred. 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.