Premium Audit Consultant - South Carolina 2322

Michigan's largest writer of workers compensation insurance is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Premium Audit Consultant in our South Carolina territory. The ideal candidate would reside in the Columbia area. This position will be based out of the residence of the individual selected.
SUMMARY:
Responsible for performing telephone and field audits in a multi functional business unit, within established authority levels. Reviews accounting and financial information necessary to determine appropriate exposures for policyholders’ employees and subcontractors.RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS:
-Performs telephone and field audits, within established authority level.
-Contacts agents to review audit results, prior to invoicing on large accounts.
-Collects all pertinent data and documents needed to calculate policyholder’s premium liability.
-Interviews policyholders to obtain further information concerning premiums; e.g., payroll and personnel records.
-Performs physical audits on multi-state accounts, as required.
-Communicates completed audit information with contact and ensures results are understood.
-Reviews policy information by referring to Workers Compensation manuals, class codes and rules and prepares for audit in determining insured’s correct operations.
-Notifies business unit of necessary changes in entities, officers, partners, etc. to ensure that policy is properly endorsed.
-Maintains confidentiality of information processed.
-Works with minimum supervision.
REQUIREMENTS
EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma, G.E.D. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Progress towards or completion of industry recognized professional designations (i.e. APA, IIA, AIU, CPCU, ARM) preferred.EXPERIENCE:
With proper education credentials, three years relevant insurance experience which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Prior Premium Audit experience is highly preferred.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED:
-Ability to work effectively in a multi functional business unit.
-Knowledge of workers compensation insurance including knowledge of occupational classification codes and rules.
-Ability to quickly and accurately work with many variables to arrive at premium calculations.
-Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policy documents, technical and financial information, and procedure manuals.
-Ability to initiate insurance transactions in compliance with all policies, procedures, legal and ethical guidelines.
-Ability to perform necessary mathematical computations.
-Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and company standard software specific to position.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills.
-Effective presentation skills in a variety of settings.
-Ability to negotiate while establishing a personal rapport and maintaining an effective working and client relationship, both internally and externally.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities, establish workflows and meet necessary deadlines.
-Ability to work with minimum supervision.
-Ability to perform other assignments at locations outside the office.