Senior Audit Consultant - Remote Physical and Virtual Audits - Metr

Introduction
AF Group (Lansing, Mich.) and its subsidiaries are a premier provider of innovative insurance solutions. Insurance policies may be issued by any of the following companies within AF Group:
Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, Accident Fund National Insurance Company, Accident Fund General Insurance Company, United Wisconsin Insurance Company, Third Coast Insurance Company, or Comp West Insurance Company.Overview

Responsible for performing virtual and field audits in a multi-functional business unit. Reviews accounting and financial information, as well as, the business operations, to determine appropriate exposures and classifications for policyholders’ employees and subcontractors. Provide assistance with training, development and mentoring of the Premium Audit staff.

This position involves physical audits in addition to virtual audits and requires travel within the assigned market/territory. Residency within or in close proximity to the designated market is required to support job responsibilities. Pay Range - Actual compensation decision relies on the consideration of internal equity, candidate’s skills and professional experience, geographic location, market, and other potential factors. It is not standard practice for an offer to be at or near the top of the range, and therefore a reasonable estimate for this role is between $65,000 and $108,000.

• Performs virtual and in person field audits.
• 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, and communicates completed audit information with contact and ensures results are understood.
• Contacts agents to discuss audit results prior to invoicing on large accounts.
• Provides information to policyholders in preparation for Workers Compensation audits.
• Reviews policy file information by referring to workers compensation manuals, class codes and rules, and prepares for audit in determining insureds’ correct operations.
• Notifies business unit of necessary changes in entities, officers, partners, etc. to ensure that policy is properly endorsed.
• Perform re-audits when disputes or discrepancies arise on original audit.
• May be required to testify in court regarding premium audits.
• Represent company at agent meetings to promote corporate product.
• Responsible for developing and conducting training programs.
• Responsible for providing mentoring to Premium Audit Consultants including ride-a-longs, one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, orientation and overall consultant development.
• Maintains confidentiality of information processed.
• Works with minimum supervision.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field. Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Completion of APA designation or significant progress towards or completion of CPCU preferred. Continuous learning, as defined by the Company’s learning philosophy, is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years' relevant premium auditing experience which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Two years of physical auditing preferred.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA)

REQUIRED:

• Demonstrates considerable knowledge of business operations and workers compensation insurance classification codes and rules.
• Demonstrates ability to read, analyze, and interpret policy documents, technical and financial information, and procedure manuals.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to train other auditors, including riding with other experienced auditors to evaluate their progress.
• Knowledge of current and future practices, trends and…