Claims/Deductions Manager

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Claims Manager to join our JBS Prepared Foods team. This position is located fully onsite in Greeley, Colorado.

Responsibilities:

• Create and achieve KPI goals for claims and deductions team.

• Report and analyze claim data in order to reduce claims.

• Process and close claims and deductions.

• Analyze past due claim rebills and work with appropriate parties for resolution.

• Submit to JBS AP bills in need of payment as a result of claims.

• Maintain the claims annual report and make recommendations for improvement.

• Provide training for sales team or plant team on claim/deductions procedures.

• Facilitate daily claims meeting coordinating all plants.

• Travel to perform claims audits at plant locations and facilitate claim training.

• Update claim policy for carriers and customers and ensure the policies are sent to the appropriate parties every year.

• Continue to design specific claim needs through implementation of new platforms.

• Follow all Standard Operation Procedures in determining the liability of claims.

• Review legal documentation and determine if the parties involved have provided the required information to process a claim. Aide in any litigation of claims.

• Update and maintain approval levels for all claims.

• Enter claims to be processed, work in Excel, Order Management, and several other programs.

• Know the plant process, accounts receivable process, accounts payable process, and many other functions of the team in order to mitigate losses quickly.

• Keep detailed records and accounts of all claims, deductions and DSO.

• Manage DSO and work with team members and customers to reduce.

• Understand cash application processes in order to assist customer accounts.

• Communicate the JBS policy to appropriate parties, including USDA, outside adjusters, sales, customer service, carriers, insurance agencies, attorneys etc.

• Resolve issues and respond to communications quickly.

• Present data and recommendations to executive team.

• Sees all projects through to completion.

• Create specialized reporting and projects as requested.

• Work with IT in regard to program development and functionality.

• Review carrier documentation and ensure fulfillment of contractual requirements.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Accounting, Finance, or Business.

• Excellent phone, computer, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Motivated and tenacious team player.

• Extremely organized.

• Self-driven to learn and adapt quickly.

• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

• Base salary range of $65,000-$75,000; and

• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrim’s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

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