Escheatment Specialist

Job Description

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Jersey City, NJ. We're committed to your flexibility and wellbeing and our hybrid strategy currently requires two days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week. Find out more about our culture of flexible working.

We give you a world of potential

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to shape our business as an Escheatment Specialist for Computershare!

If you are looking for a role with a company that is a global leader in stakeholder communications where you can truly help people, this is the position for you! At Computershare, your opinion is always welcomed as we continually look for new ways to improve and expedite our daily process.

Join a diverse team of motivated and witty individuals where you can work independently while also having a supportive team.

A role you will love

The Escheatment Specialist is a member of the team who provides general ledger escheatment services. This person willreview, schedule, and process unclaimed property reporting for delivery to the states in accordance with their Unclaimed Property requirements. The team member will work closely with the other members of the department to ensure the completion of all deliverables by internal and State deadlines.

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Files state reports and remits unclaimed property in accordance with state rules, guidelines and best practices
• Balances and reconciles reports to discover and resolve any reporting discrepancies
• Prepares and coordinates printing and mailing of due diligence notices and posting of required advertising
• Provides research assistance to internal/external customers (Clients, Account Executives, Management)
• Identify past due unclaimed property which could result in interest and/or penalty assessments.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Requires high attention to detail.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by management

What will you bring to the role?

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years direct experience providing unclaimed property escheatment services.
• Ability to read, interpret and gain a basic understanding of various state requirements
• Knowledge of or ability and willingness to quickly learn new technology platforms
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proficient technology skills (specifically MS Word and Excel)
• Team oriented, but can work independently if required
• Creativity/problem solving ability
• Ability to negotiate and set personal priority and get work done within the timeframes established

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Paid parental leave, flexible working and a caring and inclusive culture.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family, including medical, dental and vision.

Invest in your future with 401k matching and tax-advantaged flexible spending plans, including healthcare, dependent care and commuter.

Income protection. Our package includes short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance and supplemental life insurance.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.

Compensation. The typical base pay range for this role is $90k - $110.

About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 14,000 employees across more than 21 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

Computershare celebrate the diversity of our people, and we welcome applications from everyone. We believe that having a culture of inclusion is essential in delivering good results. Attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered allows people to reach their full potential. As a business this diversity helps us to better reflect and understand our customers' needs to allow us to drive better outcomes.

We are happy to accommodate individual needs during your application journey. If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email us at [email protected] detailing your requirements and contact information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About the Team

Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.