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Staff Accountant - SEC Reporting at Verisk · 545…
Entry LevelHybridFull-time545 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ, 07310$70k–$85k/yr
Skills
sec reportingfinancial statementsmd&au.s. gaapcpa certificationpublic accountingmicrosoft excelmicrosoft wordmicrosoft outlook
Job Description
Summary: Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. They are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join their SEC Reporting team, where the role involves preparing quarterly and annual filings, collaborating with finance and business teams, and ensuring high-quality external reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (i.e., financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, etc.)
- Performing comprehensive financial tie-outs across all external reporting materials, including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and earnings presentations, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Supporting the preparation of financial analyses to inform disclosures and reporting
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of MD&A support schedules and matrices
- Ensuring accurate footing and cross-footing across all aspects of SEC reporting
- Supporting the manager and senior team members in interactions with, and responses to, requests from external and internal auditors
- Assisting with annual benefit plan audits
- Contributing to ad hoc projects and process improvements as needed
- Taking ownership of annual performance objectives and staying current on developments in accounting standards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
- 1–2 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or large regional firm
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across Accounting, External Audit, Investor Relations, Business Units, Corporate Tax, FP&A, and Financial Systems
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP with the ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical setting
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA license or active progress toward completion of CPA certification preferred
Required Skills: SEC Reporting, Financial Statements, MD&A, U.S. GAAP, CPA Certification, Public Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Benefits: Health Insurance, A Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, A Paid Time Off program, We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location., Work flexibility, The support, coaching, and training you need to succeed
Benefits
Health Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
A Paid Time Off program
We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.
Work flexibility
The support, coaching, and training you need to succeed