Risk Management Specialist

Saltchuk; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Saltchuk in Seattle, WA is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to support administration of a complex corporate insurance program across marine, trucking, aviation, and other lines. You will coordinate renewals, invoicing, allocations, claims tracking, and maintain insurance records in Origami RMIS, partnering with brokers, accounting, and business units.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management, 3+ years in finance, and strong Excel skills; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting, treasury or finance role.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word; RMIS familiarity is a plus.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Verify and prepare weekly premium and vendor invoices with approvals.
• Maintain records of pending premium payments and renewal data.
• Assist with renewal of 150+ insurance policies across marine, trucking, and aviation.
• Prepare premium allocation spreadsheets for subsidiaries.
• Maintain RMIS records and generate reports; follow up on outstanding policies.
• Monthly marine claims reconciliation and collaboration with Aon Marine Claims.
• Manage CMS reporting and support actuarial data as needed.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management

Tools

OrigamiRMIS / OrigamiRisk

Job description

The Risk Management Specialist supports the administration of a complex corporate insurance program across marine, trucking, aviation, and other coverage lines.

Description

Position Summary

The Risk Management Specialist coordinates policy renewals, premium invoicing and allocations, claims tracking and reconciliation, and maintenance of insurance records within the Origami RMIS system. This position partners closely with brokers, accounting teams, and business units to ensure accurate reporting, timely reconciliations, and effective support of risk management operations.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Verify and prepare weekly premium and vendor invoices, obtaining proper approvals from various subsidiaries for submittal to the finance team for payment.
• Maintain record of pending premium payments from insurers.
• Assist with the renewal of a portfolio of 150+ insurance policies extending across primary coverage lines of marine, trucking, and aviation. Includes gathering data from multiple subsidiaries, creating a consolidated submission to our insurance brokers, and requesting and verifying accuracy of loss runs.
• Assist with preparing premium allocation spreadsheets for subsidiaries.
• Maintain information in Shared Drive and Origami RMIS system related to insurance policies and premiums and generate reports as needed. Follow up with brokers as necessary for outstanding policies and endorsements.
• Ongoing maintenance of exposure schedules.
• Electronic filing of insurance correspondence and documentation.
• Proof the quarterly bond report, process invoice, and remit copy to treasury
• Collect L&I premium reporting from BUs for input into Origami.
• Assist with administrative needs of Saltchuk’s captive insurance company.
• Process TPA Reconciliations and Invoices
• Marine Claims-SIR Reports – monthly approvals and report review including communication w/ accounting on expected claim reimbursements. Work in collaboration with Aon Marine Claims.
• Marine actuarial reports and flagging claims. Reconcile claims between Origami and Aon Marine Claims.
• Annual marine claim reconciliation and data true-up between Origami and Aon Marine Claims.
• Maintaining internal records for invoices, receipts for internal use with accounting and various business units.
• Monthly reconciliation and communication with accounting and business units for payments received from insurers and deductible reimbursements.
• Various support for administrative tasks related to actuarial reports for runoff insurance programs.
• Managing CMS reporting on behalf of Saltchuk.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting, treasury or finance role.
• Computer operation skills: advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills, knowledge of Windows environment, and experience with a RMIS platform, such as OrigamiRisk, is a plus.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving, planning/organizing, decision-making, and follow-through.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and produce an accurate and organized work product.
• Ability to utilize existing procedures and suggest process improvements.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments and under deadline pressure, ability to set priorities and schedule work, willingness to accept new responsibilities.
• Strong skills in interpersonal relations, ability to work closely with others, ability to cooperate with others in a manner that recognizes the importance of teamwork in achieving company goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field.
• CPA certification is preferred.

We’re committed to taking care of you and your family, today and in the future. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Compensation
  • Competitive base annual salary range: $85,000-100,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Eligibility for annual target bonus of 20% of base salary
  • Total Cash Compensation, at target bonus ranges from $102,000 – $120,000
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family/dependents
• Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Retirement
  • Generous 401(k) plan with a 4% company match, plus an additional 3% discretionary company contribution to help you save for your future
• Paid Time Off
  • 3 weeks’ vacation annually
  • 9 company holidays + 2 personal holidays each year
  • 12 days of sick leave annually
• Flexibility & Balance
  • Work-from-home on Fridays, for foreseeable future
  • Currently offering 2 weeks of remote work each year, plus the option to work from home during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas

Saltchuk is a family of diversified transportation and distribution companies with a vision to serve our customers by being the best in North America, and we are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have an equal chance to thrive with us, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by law. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our organization in a work environment where anyone would be proud for their children to work.

Check out more of what we do at www.saltchuk.com.