Forensic Accountant Specialist

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Forensic Accountant Specialist to lead analysis of time element claims, employee theft and inventory losses. You will collaborate with Home Office and regional teams to review complex losses and develop processes to enhance service delivery.

This Hartford position is based in Hartford, CT with full-time or hybrid options, and remote work possible within the United States. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and strong analytical skills are required; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience measuring time element claims incl. BI, extra expenses, inventory and employee theft.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and communication skills.
• Independent with ability to manage fluctuating claim load.
• Able to mentor/train others and deliver customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluation/analysis of time element, employee theft, and inventory claim.
• Review large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at Home Office level.
• Develop procedures to improve customer service experience.
• Assist in training with internal property staff.
• Travel to service internal and external customers.
• Provide team status reports to management.
• Collaborate with underwriting and product teams for commercial lines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Forensic Accountant Specialist - CG07EE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluation / analysis of certain time element, employee theft, and inventory claim
• Become directly involved with the review of certain large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at the Home Office level
• Work in consort with functional property consultants
• Develop procedures to drive a desirable experience from a customer service perspective
• Assist in business income loss training with internal property staff
• Work to minimize the use of third party accountants in evaluating time element losses
• Some travel is required to service our internal and external customers
• Provide team status reports to management
• Participate in projects and business improvement initiatives
• Work with underwriting and product teams for all commercial lines of business to provide subject matter expertise

This role can be based in our Hartford, CT Home Office on a full-time or hybrid basis, or remotely within the United States.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of prior experience measuring time element claims, including business interruption, extra expenses, inventory, and employee theft
• Bachelor degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail
• Establish a strong, effective working relationship with all regional adjusters
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Negotiation skills
• Candidate must be able to work independently and be able to manage a fluctuating claim load
• Must possess the ability to communicate complex information in a mentoring/training situation
• Strong focus delivering outstanding customer service

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$131,600 - $197,400

Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age