Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Los Angeles, CA

Law Firm

Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff Accounting/Finance in Los Angeles, CA

Legal Staff

Max 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Supervisor of Unclaimed Property (Accountant/Auditor)

Job Responsibilities:
The Supervisor of Unclaimed Property will be tasked with managing and overseeing unclaimed property matters. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing various tasks and managing deadlines for unclaimed property matters.
- Analyzing and reconciling accounting records and deliverables.
- Investigating transactions and history to determine if selected transactions represent unclaimed property.
- Preparing calculations of unclaimed property liability and associated statistical sampling.
- Supporting the delivery of effective client and adverse party presentations.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.

The employee is expected to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Education and Experience Information:
- 0-3 years of accounting/audit experience is required, with prior unclaimed property experience being preferred.
- Knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles is generally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Commitment to excellence and problem-solving.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- A collaborative attitude and team player mentality.
- Organizational and project management skills, effective at prioritizing and delegating.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Advanced fluency in Excel is required, including skills in pivot tables, lookup functions, embedded formulas, etc.
- The candidate must demonstrate proactive time management skills and be self-motivated.

Salary Information:
The text does not provide specific salary information for this position.

Additional Information:
This job description outlines the general requirements for the position and is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, subject to the needs of the law firm, and may do so with or without notice.

The law firm will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position, and no compensation will be provided to agencies or recruiters assisting in the recruitment process, regardless of any existing recruiting contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement:
The law firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complies fully with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. Employment decisions and practices 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.

Working Conditions:
The role is based in a normal office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature variations, and similar conditions. The job description aims to describe the general content and requirements of the job's performance and is not an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.