Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

Kemper, a leading specialized insurer, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its finance team. This remote position supports the company’s tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate filings and optimal tax outcomes for a diverse portfolio of insurance products.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file state and local tax returns, including premium, municipal, use, property, and other insurance‑related taxes.
• Analyze tax and financial statement implications of business activities and propose strategies to optimize results.
• Create journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and conduct related analyses.
• Coordinate tax payments and interact with tax authorities and external parties.
• Leverage information services to resolve tax, software, and related inquiries.
• Participate in process‑improvement and technology‑implementation projects, sharing expertise with team members.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in an insurance‑company tax function or public‑accounting tax practice.
• Demonstrated experience with premium taxes and related systems.

Required skills

• Premium Pro (or equivalent premium tax system).
• Workday or other cloud‑based ERP environments.
• Alteryx.
• Power BI.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $73,500 – $90,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), and more.
• Opportunities for professional development within a high‑performing, inclusive culture.