UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. UE is owned by a large and diverse membership. With over 37 years serving education, we bring deep expertise to our members and focus on delivering an experience that leaves them feeling confident that we understand their needs and offer insights and solutions suited for their unique challenges. These sentiments are echoed in our culture, where we believe that building on and embracing our unique differences and perspectives enables us to better serve our members and fulfill UE’s mission.
Overview:The Resolutions Payables Specialist primarily performs Claims billing tasks to support the Resolutions Financials team. This role reviews invoices in accordance with Defense Counsel Guidelines, processes invoices for payment, posts invoices against self‐insured retention in claims management system, and closes files in an efficient, timely, and accurate manner. In addition, the Resolutions Payables Specialist reconciles financial data to identify inconsistencies and/or errors.Responsibilities:
- Provide prompt review of legal bills for reasonableness and compliance with Defense Counsel Guidelines; disallows work or expenses that do not meet criteria
- Post all bills to claims management system database assuring accurate amounts are applied to SIR or paid
- Maintain accurate Claims financial payments in claims management system
- Ensure accuracy of claim payments and reserves in claims’ database
- Prepare and submit routine payment requests; maintain a follow‐up system to ensure timely payment
- Assist Claims' Analysts with routine claims payments by providing analysis and summary of billing history as needed
- Prepare correspondence and benefit statements to members and defense counsel detailing routine payments
- Reconcile financial records for claims involving payments before file closure
Requirements:
- Relevant degree and/or 2 years’ experience in the Claims' billing department of a law firm or insurance company
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Experience with Claims' financial payment systems/Accounts Payable
- Working knowledge of basic concepts related to insurance claims administration and law firm billing
- Candidate hired will be required to be in the office 3-4 days during the initial training period
Benefits:
- Health Insurance — We offer subsidized plan options with an optional pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA), including an annual employer contribution and investment options. The plans offer a prescription benefit and telehealth.
- Dental Insurance — Two plan levels are available, depending on needs.
- Vision Insurance —We offer in- and out-of-network options; Lasik discounts are available.
- 401(k) — UE makes a 3% safe harbor non-elective contribution beginning the first of the month after date of hire; these funds are vested immediately. After one year of service, employees receive a 7% profit sharing non-elective contribution, as well as become eligible for a matched contribution of 25% of the first 5% employee deferral. Employees can make pre-tax contributions or taxed (Roth) salary reductions. Catch-up contributions for employees 50 years old and over. Employer contributions are fully vested three years from eligibility date.
- Life Insurance — UE pays for Basic Life Insurance, and employees have the option to apply for additional Voluntary coverage.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance — We offer coverage in the event employees are unable to work for a period of time.
- For the first two years of employment, employees accrue PTO at 24 days per year. At the beginning of the third year of service, employees accrue 30 days per year of PTO.
- 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday
- Bonus eligibility is based on salary earned and performance for the year.
- Hybrid environment - employees are typically in the office 2-3 days per week after the initial training period.
- Support for individual growth through sabbaticals, leadership development, mentoring, and tuition assistance
- Inclusive and supportive culture that embraces diversity and provides opportunities for all to succeed
- Monthly lunches and various social events throughout the year
- Opportunities to join the Social Committee, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Alliance (IDEA)
The below hourly range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.Hourly Range$22.12—$30.29 USD
