Restoration Collections & Claims Associate
About Serclean
Serclean is a leading mitigation, restoration, and environmental services company dedicated to helping property owners recover from water, fire, mold, and environmental damage. Our teams work closely with homeowners, commercial clients, and insurance carriers to restore properties efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, documentation, and professionalism.
Serclean partners with insurance providers and adjusters to ensure claims are properly documented, scoped, and reimbursed accurately. Our organization values teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to the communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Restoration Collections & Claims Associate is responsible for negotiating insurance claims, reviewing and preparing restoration invoices, and supporting the accounts receivable process for mitigation and restoration projects. This role works closely with insurance adjusters, project managers, and accounting staff to ensure claims are properly documented, negotiated, and paid in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
โข Prepare and finalize invoices for mitigation, restoration, or reconstruction services to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved scopes of work.
โข Review project documentation including work authorizations, field notes, photos, drying logs, equipment usage logs, and supporting documentation to ensure invoices accurately reflect services performed.
โข Contact customers or responsible parties regarding outstanding balances not covered by insurance.
โข Follow up on overdue accounts and manage the collections process to reduce delinquent receivables.
โข Negotiate payment plans with customers when necessary, within company guidelines.
โข Negotiate claim payments and supplements with insurance adjusters to ensure proper reimbursement.
โข Review scopes of work, Xactimate estimates, and documentation to support claim negotiations.
โข Coordinate with project managers and field staff to collect required claim documentation.
โข Track outstanding insurance claims and follow up with adjusters regarding payment status.
โข Resolve billing or scope disputes with insurance carriers.
โข Maintain detailed records of claim communication, invoices, and payment activity.
โข Assist with collections on outstanding balances when necessary.
Qualifications
โข High School Diploma required
โข 2+ years of experience in collections, accounts receivable, or insurance claims processing preferred
โข Experience working with insurance adjusters and claim documentation strongly preferred
โข Familiarity with Xactimate estimates or restoration industry billing practices is a plus
โข Strong negotiation, communication, and problemโsolving skills
โข High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
โข Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems such as Sage Intacct.
What We Offer
โข Weekly compensation
โข Health Insurance โ 100% paid by company for employee
โข Vision, Dental, Long and ShortโTerm Disability coverage
โข 401(k) with company matching
โข Life insurance
โข Paid vacation and holidays
โข Ongoing training, coaching, and professional guidance
โข A supportive and collaborative work environment
โข Opportunities for professional growth and development
Equal Opportunity Employer
Serclean is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and dignity. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.