Kemper Insurance Hiring for State Tax Manager at Birmingham, Alabama Full Time

Location(s)

Birmingham AL, Birmingham AL, Chicago IL, Remote-AK, Remote-AL, Remote-AR, Remote-AZ, Remote-CA, Remote-CO, Remote-CT, Remote-DC, Remote-DE, Remote-FL, Remote-GA, Remote-HI, Remote-IA, Remote-ID, Remote-IN, Remote-KS, Remote-KY, Remote-LA, Remote-MA, Remote-MD, Remote-ME, Remote-MI {+ 27 more}

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.

Kemper is looking for a State Tax Manager to join its Chicago-based Tax Department.

The State Tax Manager will be responsible for tax accounting, compliance and planning for Kemper’s state and local taxes. The State Tax Manager will work closely with tax department teammates, business partners and third parties to ensure Kemper’s external obligations are met on a timely and accurate basis, reduce Kemper’s tax burden and manage associated risks. The State Tax Manager will be responsible for overseeing activities performed by third parties to assist in managing Kemper’s state and local taxes.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee premium, sales and use, income and property taxes ensuring compliance with state and local tax laws

• Identify and implement resource plans to meet filing obligations, including managing third party resources

• Ensure that accurate, complete and timely controls are in place to manage deliverables

• Lead, coordinate and execute upon tax payments, including estimated payments, tax return payments and tax assessments

• Drive standardization of approaches and tools across all indirect processes

• In conjunction with tax leadership, interact with senior finance and accounting leaders from time-to-time to ensure appropriate awareness and treatment of business activities

• Identify and implement tax planning initiatives including integrations

• Work with functions outside of tax including procurement, accounts payable, investments, human resources and treasury teams

• Coordinate examinations by tax authorities

• Lead process improvement and/or technology implementation projects

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent training

• 5+ years of relevant state and local tax experience with an accounting or law firm or with an in-house insurance company tax function

• 2+ years leading teams

• CPA, JD/LLM or MBA a plus

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS:

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects

• Strong analytic and reasoning ability, including ability to analyze and review tax law, make recommendations and take action

• Effective interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Premium Pro tax software a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The incumbent must have the abilities or aptitudes to perform each essential function proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation. Our organization has a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. Therefore, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete, or add job duties, responsibilities and skills that are stated in this job description at any time.

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 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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