About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading, publicly traded global organization in the construction materials and building products industry seeking a Senior Analyst, Unclaimed Property to join its growing Indirect Tax and Shared Services team.
This newly created position offers an opportunity to join an organization undergoing significant business transformation while helping develop and strengthen its unclaimed property compliance processes.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in unclaimed property, accounting, tax, or financial compliance, along with hands‑on SAP experience. This individual will work closely with tax leadership and cross‑functional accounting teams to manage multi‑state compliance, analyze potential liabilities, improve internal controls, and support process standardization.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys analytical work, problem‑solving, and contributing to the development of a growing department.
Key Responsibilities
- Support annual unclaimed property compliance, reporting, and remittance activities across multiple states and jurisdictions.
- Analyze financial data to identify potential unclaimed property liabilities, including outstanding checks, unapplied cash, credit balances, payroll items, and other reportable property.
- Research outstanding balances, review aging reports, and determine appropriate treatment based on state‑specific reporting requirements.
- Coordinate due diligence notifications, track responses, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Reconcile unclaimed property liabilities to general ledger accounts and supporting financial records.
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Treasury, Payroll, and Tax teams to resolve discrepancies and reduce compliance exposure.
- Support unclaimed property audits, voluntary disclosure agreements, and other compliance reviews.
- Maintain reporting calendars, compliance schedules, and documentation to ensure timely and accurate filings.
- Utilize SAP and other financial systems to research transactions, analyze data, and support reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with third‑party service providers to review reporting accuracy and compliance deliverables.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, automate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and standardize procedures.
- Prepare financial analyses, compliance reports, and management updates related to unclaimed property activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in unclaimed property, accounting, tax, compliance, or a related financial discipline.
- Hands‑on SAP experience required; SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of unclaimed property reporting, due diligence, compliance requirements, and liability identification.
- Strong experience with account reconciliations, financial analysis, and researching outstanding balances.
- Experience with multi‑state compliance reporting, audits, or financial controls preferred.
- Experience with Vertex or similar tax technology platforms is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience working within a large, global organization or manufacturing, construction, or building products industry is a plus.
- CPA or other relevant professional certification is a plus.
- Base Salary: $85,000–$95,000, depending on experience.
- Annual Bonus: 10%.
- Hybrid Schedule: 3 days onsite per week following the initial transition period, which may require additional onsite time.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Additional health, wellness, and employee benefit programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and internal advancement.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a financially established, publicly traded global industry leader.
- Be part of a newly evolving Shared Services organization with significant investment in growth and transformation.
- Work alongside a highly regarded leadership team that values collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Help build and enhance compliance processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
- Gain exposure to large‑scale financial operations, SAP S/4HANA, and cross‑functional tax and accounting initiatives.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package, strong benefits, and a hybrid work environment.
- Position yourself for long‑term career growth within an expanding Indirect Tax organization.