Staff Accountant - SEC Reporting

Verisk Analytics • Jersey City, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting professional to join our SEC Reporting team. In this role, you will play a key part in the preparation of quarterly and annual filings, partnering across finance and business teams to ensure accurate, high-quality external reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional—ideally with public accounting experience and progress toward a CPA—to gain exposure to complex reporting processes, work closely with senior leadership, and build a strong foundation in SEC reporting within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• CPA license or active progress toward completion of CPA certification preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level