Job Title:
Supervisor of Unclaimed Property (Accountant/Auditor)
Job Responsibilities:
The Supervisor of Unclaimed Property will have a pivotal role in managing unclaimed property matters within the law firm. This includes working with a team to oversee voluntary disclosures submitted by companies and engaging with various stakeholders such as clients, unclaimed property administrators, opposing attorneys, and accountants. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing various tasks and managing deadlines related to unclaimed property matters.
- Analyzing and reconciling accounting records and deliverables.
- Investigating transactions and histories to determine if selected transactions represent unclaimed property.
- Preparing calculations of unclaimed property liability and conducting statistical sampling.
- Supporting the delivery of effective presentations to clients and adverse parties.
- Preparing professional, client-ready reports.
- Researching company financial information and unclaimed property issues.
- Analyzing unclaimed property reports filed with states.
- Applying unclaimed property law and regulations to company facts and accounting transactions.
- Investigating entity corporate structures and histories.
- Drafting responses to inquiries and requests from opposing parties.
- Developing and enhancing knowledge and expertise regarding unclaimed property matters.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- The position requires 0-3 years of accounting/audit experience, with prior unclaimed property experience preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree that imparts knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles is generally required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Commitment to excellence and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A collaborative attitude and a team player mentality.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, effective in prioritizing and delegating.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with advanced fluency in Excel (including pivot tables, lookup functions, embedded formulas, etc.).
- Proactive time management skills.
- Self-motivation and professionalism are essential.
Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.
Additional Information:
The job description is intended to outline the general requirements of the position and is not designed to cover comprehensive job duties or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice. The law firm will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position, and recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assistance in recruiting for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement:
The law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and policy. All recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and benefits decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws, including ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other protected basis. The firm complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Working Conditions:
The position involves working in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and the like. The job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for this role and is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
