Forensic Accountant Specialist

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Forensic Accounting Specialist

Our team is committed to driving profitability by delivering exceptional customer service and superb claim outcomes! The ideal candidate for the Forensic Accounting Specialist role will be part of a dynamic and talented team of accounting & claims professionals that are committed to restoring the lives of our policy holders.  We have some of the best claims leaders and handlers in the industry.  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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead forensic evaluation / analysis of certain time element, employee theft, and inventory claims
• 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:

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