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.

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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax return preparationjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsPremium Taxescloud-based ERPExcelWordPowerPointAlteryxPower BI

Soft Skills

process improvementmentoringanalytical abilityverbal communicationindependent workdeadline managementreasoning abilitytechnical writingissue identificationlogical framing