Staff Accountant – SEC Reporting

Staff Accountant focusing on SEC reporting for Verisk's finance team. Preparing filings and ensuring accuracy within a collaborative environment.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeJersey City • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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 you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementsfootnotesMD&Afinancial analysesSEC reportingU.S. GAAPauditingprocess improvementsaccounting standards

Soft Skills

collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA licenseprogress toward CPA certification