North America Tax & Unclaimed Property Compliance Specialist

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Job Function:

Finance

Job Sub Function:

AP/AR

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for North America Tax & Unclaimed Property Compliance Specialist

Location: Bogotá, Colombia

Function: Finance / Payments / Tax Compliance

Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced North America Tax & Unclaimed Property Compliance Specialist to support information reporting, withholding, and unclaimed property (escheatment) compliance across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. This role combines complex regulatory execution with strong cross-functional collaboration. The specialist will ensure accurate filings, maintain audit-ready documentation, and support continuous process improvements in partnership with U.S.-based stakeholders.

You will be responsible for:

Unclaimed Property (Escheatment) - North America

• Review and identify dormant, abandoned, or unclaimed property in accordance with state-specific escheatment laws and dormancy periods

• Perform due diligence outreach to customers, vendors, employees, or account holders prior to statutory deadlines

• Prepare, validate, and file annual unclaimed property reports with applicable U.S. states and jurisdictions

• Monitor regulatory and legislative changes impacting unclaimed property reporting requirements

• Reconcile outstanding balances and research discrepancies related to escheatment transactions

• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Legal, Compliance, and Customer Service teams

• Maintain accurate audit trails, supporting schedules, and documentation

• Support state audits, voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), and compliance reviews

• Analyze data using Excel and financial systems to identify escheatable property

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce unclaimed property exposure

• Support escheatment tools, system enhancements, and internal controls

• Tax Reporting & Withholding Compliance - U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada

• Prepare, validate, and support filing of U.S. information returns (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, 1042, 1042-S)

• Manage W-8 and W-9 documentation and vendor tax validation

• Support compliance with IRS withholding and backup withholding requirements

• Perform TIN matching and resolve B Notices and filing rejections

• Prepare and file Puerto Rico Hacienda information returns and withholding reports

• Support compliance with Puerto Rico withholding certificates and Hacienda portal filings

• Support preparation of Canadian information returns including T4A and NR4 slips

• Perform reconciliations between tax filings, ERP systems, and general ledger accounts

• Assist with tax audits, internal controls testing, and regulatory inquiries

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Business, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in tax reporting, unclaimed property, payments, or financial compliance
• Working knowledge of U.S. unclaimed property laws and IRS information reporting requirements
• Familiarity with Puerto Rico and Canadian information reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing large data sets
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA, Lynx), Workday, Tab Services, or unclaimed property tools preferred
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a global, matrixed environment

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Analytical Reasoning, Business Behavior, Collaborating, Communication, Consulting, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Recordkeeping, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Multi Currency Accounting, Numerically Savvy, Organizing, Problem Solving, Process Optimization