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Unum · 21 hours ago

STD Financial Benefit Specialist - Trainee

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$36K/yr - $68K/yr

Unum is a Fortune 500 company committed to helping employees thrive through employee benefits and service solutions. The role of STD Financial Benefit Specialist - Trainee involves learning to calculate pre-disability earnings and return to work calculations for disability claims while working closely with seasoned resources.

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Responsibilities

Provides initial review and calculation of simple pre-disability earnings and simple part time return to work calculations of disability claims

Understands policy provisions and application of provisions to calculations

Provides an ongoing review of claimant return to work earnings calculations

Reviews offset coding in the claims payment system for known offsets and adjusts as necessary

Reviews and ensures the accuracy of the benefit components in the claims payment systems

Reviews documentation and coding for the disability benefit taxability

Developing strong communication around financial aspect of claim to be available (with mentor) to DBS for calculation explanations. Makes Policyholder calls as necessary and appropriate to obtain missing financial information

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting/Finance degreeMath aptitudeMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCustomer orientationCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education is preferred

Two to three years relevant experience in accounting or related field is preferred

Experience in disability insurance a plus

Detailed experience with, or understanding of, the claims process a plus

Strong math aptitude required

Proficient in Microsoft office products with strong Excel skills or aptitude to learn required

Strong teamwork skills

Strong analytical skills with attention to detail

Highly developed written and verbal communication skills

Strong Customer orientation – focus and desire to provide excellent customer service are critical

Meets the standards for this position, as defined in the Talent Management framework

Benefits

Award-winning culture

Inclusion and diversity as a priority

Performance Based Incentive Plans

Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)

Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution

Mental health support

Career advancement opportunities

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

All the benefits listed above are subject to the terms of their individual Plans.

Company

Unum

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Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Founded in 1848