Overview
The organization is seeking a Premium Audit Consultant to manage the Northeast territory, primarily focusing on New Jersey. This is a remote work-from-home position that requires timely completion of remote and hybrid audits, with occasional business travel within the assigned territory to perform physical audits of Property & Casualty Commercial Lines policies at customer locations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct audits of highly complex accounts to verify accuracy of policy classifications, exposure bases, subcontractor status and cost allocations, and overall business audits.
- Develop appropriate premium bases on risks while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Interview insured parties to gather information about their operations and business models to analyze risk.
- Determine employee job classifications based on roles, responsibilities, and hazard exposure.
- Compile and analyze client operations and accounting records for audit preparation, including verifying classification data and conducting visual inspections.
- Identify and communicate regular and irregular audit findings and financial conditions to agents and branch underwriting.
- Report questionable operations, including suspected fraud, to corporate investigations and underwriting.
- Prioritize territorial assignments for policy review and audit workload.
- Provide training and guidance to less experienced audit staff on classification accuracy and premium basis development.
- Stay current on industry trends and developments within the specialty area.
- Assist with operational audits as needed.
Reporting
Reports to a Manager or higher-level supervisor.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Strong knowledge of corporate auditing practices, insurance industry operations, and departmental functions.
- Solid understanding of statutory and complex accounting principles and procedures.
- Ability to ask probing questions to accurately assess business operations.
- Effective interpersonal skills to handle difficult situations and identify risks.
- Knowledge of General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Business Auto Liability functions, including state and regulatory guidelines.
- Excellent project management, organizational, and planning skills.
- Self-directed with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation communication skills to influence and interact with internal and external partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, accounting systems, and other business software.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
- Advanced degree or professional designations are preferred.
- Experience with ISO, NCCI, and Independent Bureau States such as the California WCIRB is required.
- Typically requires a minimum of five years of related work experience.
- PAAS Certification is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
In certain jurisdictions, the estimated national base pay range for this role is $54,000 to $103,000 annually. Salary is determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location. The employer offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support employees' physical, financial, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Location
This is a remote position covering the Northeast territory, primarily New Jersey, with some required travel within the assigned area.
Additional Information
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.