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KPMG

Experienced Associate, Unclaimed Property

Boston, MA · On-site

$67.45K - $119.83K/yr

Review unclaimed property compliance processes and make recommendations for improvement * Assist KPMG audit teams with review and analysis of unclaimed property reserves Qualifications: * A minimum ...

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What is an Unclaimed Property job?

An Unclaimed Property job involves managing assets that have been abandoned or forgotten by their rightful owners, such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, or unclaimed insurance benefits. Professionals in this field work to ensure compliance with state laws, conduct due diligence to locate owners, and facilitate the reporting and remittance of unclaimed funds to government agencies. Their responsibilities may include data analysis, auditing, and liaising with businesses to ensure proper handling of unclaimed assets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Unclaimed Property position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an Unclaimed Property role, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of state escheatment laws, typically supported by a background in finance, accounting, or compliance. Experience with specialized unclaimed property software, databases, and document management systems is often required, and professional certifications like a CPA can be beneficial. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills help professionals succeed when interfacing with internal teams, external claimants, or regulatory agencies. These competencies are essential for accurately managing property records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and effectively locating rightful owners.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in an Unclaimed Property role?

Unclaimed Property professionals typically spend their days researching and reconciling outstanding accounts, preparing and submitting reports to state authorities, and ensuring compliance with escheatment regulations. They may also communicate with internal departments to gather required documentation, respond to inquiries from potential claimants, and coordinate the due diligence process for locating property owners. With frequent deadlines and evolving regulations, strong organizational and time management skills are important. Most roles offer opportunities to collaborate with legal, finance, and audit teams, giving employees a broad view of the organization's operations and potential career development in compliance or risk management.
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Consultant, Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Compliance

Ryan, LLC

King Of Prussia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Why Ryan?

  • Hybrid Work Options

  • Award-Winning Culture

  • Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

  • 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

  • Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

  • Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

  • 401K with Employer Match

  • Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

  • Fertility Assistance Program

  • Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Abandoned and Unclaimed Property Consultant ("Consultant") works with a team to assist clients with their compliance of state unclaimed property laws. Compliance activities may include frequently performing process-oriented tasks, mailing search letters to lost owners where required under law, assisting the project team with preparing annual unclaimed property reports, and coordinating state payments where applicable. Incumbent must be very detail oriented and exhibit excellent organizational skills. The Consultant is responsible for creating positive team member experiences, which lead to excellent client service and drive revenue and profit for the Firm. The ideal candidate with have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with strong people skills. Successful Ryan team members embrace and live Ryan's values of Pursue Excellence, Wired to Win, Generosity Matters, Build Trust and Integrity Always and will embody and demonstrate accountability.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan's Key Results

People:

  • Create a positive team member experience.

Client:

  • Responds to client inquiries and requests from tax authorities.

Value:

  • Supports senior consultants and management in the AUP practice with client-related tasks and displays excellent communication skills.
  • Become technically proficient on Ryan's unclaimed property reporting software.
  • Analyzes and processes client additions, removals, and updates to their unclaimed property database.
  • Identifies, prepares, mails, and tracks owner outreach letters sent where required by law.
  • Prepares and assembles state unclaimed property reports where required by law.
  • Prepares and maintains detailed notes regarding both state specific and client specific processes notes.
  • Utilizes strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills on all communications.
  • Handles tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a high degree of integrity.
  • Organizes and prioritizes multiple tasks under time constraints.
  • Handles and safeguards confidential information.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Desire to perform in a high-energy team environment.
  • Demonstrated problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or other degree with Masters in Business Discipline or JD, Business Analytics, or Business Computer Information Systems. Must have (9) Accounting hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher, and a Major GPA of 3.25. No unclaimed property, state government audit, or auditing experience required.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
Standard indoor working environment.
Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.
Position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Position requires regular interaction with clients and interface with external vendors in person and via e-mail and telephone.
Independent travel requirement: Up to 10-20%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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