UE provides liability insurance and risk management services to about 1,600 members representing K-12 schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States. 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 financial tasks to support the Resolutions Financials team. This role audits 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 prepares various spreadsheets, schedules, exhibits and summaries, and reconciles financial data to identify inconsistencies and/or errors and proposes adjustments as necessary.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 Claim 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 Handlers 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 billing department of a law firm or insurance company
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience with spreadsheets
- Good written and oral communication skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience with computerized accounting systems/Accounts Payable
- Working knowledge of basic concepts related to insurance claims administration and law firm billing
Candidate hired may be required to be in the office 3-4 days during the initial training period.Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees
- 11 paid holidays annually including Juneteenth and an employee choice floating holiday
- Hybrid environment - employees are typically in the office 2-3 days per week
- 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 Employee Resource Groups and Social Committee
