Kemper
Affordable protection in an ever-changing world.
Tax Manager
Location
Illinois
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$79.5K - $132.9K / year
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglishCloudERP
Job Description
• 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.
Job Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Qualify for your choice of health and dental plans within your first month.
- Save for your future with robust 401(k) match, Health Spending Accounts and various retirement plans.
- Learn and Grow with our Tuition Assistance Program, paid certifications and continuing education programs.
- Contribute to your community through United Way and volunteer programs.
- Balance your life with generous paid time off and business casual dress.
- Get employee discounts for shopping, dining and travel through Kemper Perks.