What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporting Analyst I position at Office of the Indiana Attorney General?
About Indiana Unclaimed Property
Each year, millions of dollars in assets are turned over to the Indiana Attorney General's Office as unclaimed property. It's the job of the Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division to help return these assets to their rightful owners.
Unclaimed property is any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time. This includes:
The Reporting Analyst I is responsible for educating the holders of unclaimed property on the statutory reporting and remitting requirements. Once the reports and funds are submitted, the Reporting Analyst I ensures reports are reconciled and funds are deposited. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
The Essential Functions Of The Role Are As Follows
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Each year, millions of dollars in assets are turned over to the Indiana Attorney General's Office as unclaimed property. It's the job of the Attorney General's Unclaimed Property Division to help return these assets to their rightful owners.
Unclaimed property is any financial asset with no activity by its owner for an extended period of time. This includes:
- Dormant bank accounts
- Lost or forgotten uncashed checks
- Stocks or bonds, dividends, and bond interest
- Insurance proceeds
- Utility refunds
- Safe-deposit box contents
The Reporting Analyst I is responsible for educating the holders of unclaimed property on the statutory reporting and remitting requirements. Once the reports and funds are submitted, the Reporting Analyst I ensures reports are reconciled and funds are deposited. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
The Essential Functions Of The Role Are As Follows
- Educate Holders about reporting procedures and requirements
- Provide guidance and support to Holders throughout the Unclaimed Property reporting and remittance process.
- Handle required tasks necessary to complete the daily deposit of unclaimed property financial payments including
- Preparing 1st tape
- Scanning checks
- Entering Holder information that is linked to payment and finalizing the deposit
- Saving the Deposit Detail Report, Deposit Image Report, and Deposit Receipts
- Uploading receipts into KAPS database system
- Distributing deposit documents
- Following up with Holders with any discrepancies
- Ensuring all required daily deposit documentation is available for the UPD Financial Administrator to complete the Report of Collection (ROC)
- Accurately allocate receipts for Unclaimed Property payments received
- Process and reconcile Unclaimed Property reports in the database system
- Contact and educate the business community to resolve discrepancies with reports and payments
- Respond to constituent/holder emails from the UPD Holder inbox
- Process Holder dissolutions and bankruptcies
- Review, scan and save the daily INBiz report
- Perform other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably related to the duties enumerated above
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
- Associate’s degree preferred or equivalent job-related experience
- A high level of critical thinking to make decisions and solve problems
- A keen eye for detail and a commitment to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of reports and data.
- Ability to convey unclaimed property related terminology and information in layman's terms
- Ability to be self-sufficient and possess analytical thinking skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands under pressure
- Meeting deadlines while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills by effectively communicating complex information.
- Collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Quickly pivot attention when new priorities develop
- Knowledge of Indiana Unclaimed Property statute and reporting requirements
- Fluency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook, is essential.