Legal Staff Other in Wilmington, DE

Law Firm

Wilmington, DE

Legal Staff Other in Wilmington, DE

Legal Staff

5-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Manager of Unclaimed Property

Job Responsibilities:
The Manager of Unclaimed Property is tasked with managing unclaimed property matters, which includes the review of voluntary disclosures submitted by companies. Essential duties involve engaging with clients, unclaimed property administrators, and opposing parties to conduct reviews and negotiate resolutions effectively. The Manager will also contribute to the growth and development of a team of unclaimed property professionals. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting in project management for complex unclaimed property issues, ensuring tasks and deadlines are met.
- Analyzing and reconciling accounting records and deliverables.
- Investigating transactions to determine unclaimed property status.
- Preparing calculations of unclaimed property liability and conducting statistical sampling.
- Delegating tasks and providing feedback to team members.
- Supporting client and adverse party presentations.
- Preparing professional, client-ready reports.
- Researching company financial information and unclaimed property issues.
- Reviewing unclaimed property reports filed with states.
- Applying unclaimed property law and regulations to company facts and accounting transactions.
- Investigating corporate structures and histories.
- Drafting responses to inquiries from opposing parties.
- Training, mentoring, and developing team members at various levels.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates should have 5 years of accounting/audit experience, with at least 3 years specifically in unclaimed property. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is expected, providing knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles. Essential skills include:

- Commitment to excellence and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A collaborative attitude and team-player mentality.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with effective prioritizing and delegating abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced fluency in Excel (., pivot tables, lookup functions, embedded formulas).
- Proactive time management skills.
- Self-motivation and professional conduct.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for the Manager of Unclaimed Property position.

Additional Information:
The job description outlines general requirements and is not exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities, which may change based on firm needs. The law firm will not consider resumes from external agencies or recruiters for this position. The firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and diversity, ensuring no discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable laws. The working environment is typical of an office setting, with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature variations.