Forensic Accountant Specialist

The Hartford; United States; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford is seeking a Forensic Accountant Specialist to provide financial consulting to Commercial Property adjusters, enhancing outcomes of business income and extra expense claims within the Claims Excellence program.

Based at our Hartford, CT Home Office with hybrid/remote options nationwide, this role requires 10+ years in time element claims, CPA preferred, and strong analytical and communication skills to mentor others and improve customer service.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of 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 and ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; mentoring/training ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluation/analysis of time element, employee theft and inventory claims.
• Review large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at Hartford Home Office.
• Collaborate with property consultants to improve outcomes.
• Develop procedures to enhance customer service experiences.
• Assist in training internal property staff on forensics practices.
• Minimize reliance on external accountants for time element losses.
• Travel as needed to service internal and external customers.
• Provide team status reports to management and participate in improvement projects.
• Work with underwriting and product teams for commercial lines to provide SME input.

Skills

Time element claims experience

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring/Training

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office (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.

The Forensic Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing financial consultant services to Commercial Property adjusters to enhance outcomes of business income and extra expense claims while aligning resources to help drive overall quality through the Claims Excellence program.

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

Key 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

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

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

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Every day, a day to do right. Showing up for people isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are – and have been for more than 200 years. We’re devoted to finding innovative ways to serve our customers, communities and employees—continually asking ourselves what more we can do. Is our policy language as simple and inclusive as it can be? Can we better help businesses navigate our ever-changing world? What else can we do to destigmatize mental health in the workplace? Can we make our communities more equitable? That we can rise to the challenge of these questions is due in no small part to our company values that our employees have shaped and defined. And while how we contribute looks different for each of us, it’s these values that drive all of us to do more and to do better every day.