Damage Claims Collections Specialist

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is looking for a detail-oriented person to fill a Damage Claims Billing Specialist (Financial Analyst I) position in UDOT Comptroller’s Office.
You will work and handle accounts receivable documents and transactions. You will support regional offices, damage claim technicians, and others.
Principle Duties
As the Damage Claims Billing Specialist, your duties will include:

• Providing administrative support
• Sending and discussing bills to insurance companies
• Negotiating settlements and work with internal attorneys
• Reviewing incoming checks for collected accounts
• Reaching out to employees for documentation or clarification
• Calling insurance companies for status on collections
• Running reports
• Reviewing claims for accuracy

The Ideal Candidate
The Best Person For This Position Will Have

• Collections experience
• At least two years of related experience reconciling financial data
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of spreadsheets

Completed higher education coursework in the following areas may be substituted for related work experience; accounting, finance, business, or other related fields.
Preferences
Preference may be given to individuals with an Associates degree or higher in Accounting or other business-related field from an accredited school or university.
Preference may also be given to current State of Utah employees.
Supplemental Information
Here Is Some Information You Should Be Aware Of

• Physical Requirements - Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, books, small parts; driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.
• Position is eligible for partial telework, based on supervisor approval.
• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.

Why Should You Join Our Team?
The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work, this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is, “Enhance quality of life through transportation.” We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want, when they want, in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely.
You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these are your values too, you'll be a great fit.
Aside from working for a cause-driven, cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click HERE to view a summary of the benefits we offer.
The Agency
UDOT is a strengths-based organization, which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment, but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online, and no formal assessment is required.
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