Legal Staff Other in Atlanta, GA

Law Firm

Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff Other in Atlanta, GA

Legal Staff

5-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Manager of Unclaimed Property

Job Responsibilities:
The Manager of Unclaimed Property will play a critical role in managing and leading a team focused on unclaimed property matters. The primary responsibilities include:

- Assisting with project management for complex unclaimed property matters, including managing tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Analyzing and reconciling accounting records and deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Investigating transactions and their history to determine if they qualify as unclaimed property.
- Preparing calculations of unclaimed property liability and performing associated statistical sampling.
- Delegating tasks and providing effective feedback to team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Supporting the delivery of effective presentations to clients and adverse parties.
- Preparing professional, client-ready reports that are clear and comprehensive.
- Conducting research on company financial information and unclaimed property issues to provide accurate advice and solutions.
- Reviewing unclaimed property reports filed with states to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Applying unclaimed property law and regulations to company facts and accounting transactions.
- Investigating entity corporate structures and histories to understand and resolve unclaimed property issues.
- Drafting responses to inquiries and requests from opposing parties and other stakeholders.
- Assisting in training, mentoring, and developing team members at various levels to build a competent and efficient team.
- Performing other duties as assigned to support the department's objectives.

Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 5 years of accounting/audit experience, with at least 3 years specifically in unclaimed property.
- Knowledge of statistical, financial, and accounting principles, generally acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree.
- Advanced fluency in Excel, including proficiency in pivot tables, lookup functions, embedded formulas, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- A strong commitment to excellence and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- A collaborative attitude and a team-player mentality to foster a positive work environment.
- Organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The candidate must be proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage their time efficiently. The firm expects the individual to perform all essential job duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Statement:
Law firm is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and policy. The firm recruits, hires, trains, promotes, and provides benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to protected characteristics under applicable laws. This policy applies to all employment decisions and practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.

Working Conditions:
The role is primarily based in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and similar factors. The description provided is intended to outline the general content and requirements of the job, but it is not exhaustive of all essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.