Forensic Accountant Specialist
Company websitethehartford.com (The Hartford, opens in new tab)
Base salary $131,600 to $197,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Hartford, CT
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- LocationHartford, CT
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (42 min ago) · observed since
About this job
We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.
The Forensic Accounting Specialist will be responsible for providing financial consultant services to Commercial Property adjusters to enhance outcomes of business income and extra expense claims while aligning resources to help drive overall quality through the Claims Excellence program. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead forensic evaluation / analysis of certain time element, employee theft, and inventory claim
- Become directly involved with the review of certain large, catastrophic business income losses overseen at the Home Office level
- Work in consort with functional property consultants
- Develop procedures to drive a desirable experience from a customer service perspective
- Assist in business income loss training with internal property staff
- Work to minimize the use of third party accountants in evaluating time element losses
- Some travel is required to service our internal and external customers
- Provide team status reports to management
- Participate in projects and business improvement initiatives
- Work with underwriting and product teams for all commercial lines of business to provide subject matter expertise
This role can be based in our Hartford, CT Home Office on a full-time or hybrid basis, or remotely within the United States.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of prior experience measuring time element claims, including business interruption, extra expenses, inventory, and employee theft
- Bachelor degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong attention to detail
- Establish a strong, effective working relationship with all regional adjusters
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Negotiation skills
- Candidate must be able to work independently and be able to manage a fluctuating claim load
- Must possess the ability to communicate complex information in a mentoring/training situation
- Strong focus delivering outstanding customer service
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$131,600 - $197,400Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Source: The Hartford on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($131,600) is above 45% of the 1,941 Finance & Accounting roles nationwide listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $138,000; the middle half runs from $115,000 to $170,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingForensic Accountant Specialist$131,600 to $197,400
Sr Staff Attorney - Subrogation$132,400 to $198,600
Sr Staff Attorney$132,400 to $198,600
Sr Staff Attorney- Construction Defect$132,400 to $198,600
Senior Staff Attorney Workers' Compensation$132,400 to $198,600
Sr Staff Attorney , Insurance Defense$132,400 to $198,600
Sr Staff Attorney$132,400 to $198,600
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Forensic Accountant Specialist (this listing) | $131,600 - $197,400 |
| Sr Staff Attorney - Subrogation | $132,400 - $198,600 |
| Sr Staff Attorney | $132,400 - $198,600 |
| Sr Staff Attorney- Construction Defect | $132,400 - $198,600 |
| Senior Staff Attorney Workers' Compensation | $132,400 - $198,600 |
| Sr Staff Attorney , Insurance Defense | $132,400 - $198,600 |
| Sr Staff Attorney | $132,400 - $198,600 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-21
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Hartford, CT
$131,600 - $197,400
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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