Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Using advanced technologies to collect and analyze billions of records, Verisk draws on unique data assets and deep domain expertise to provide first-to-market innovations integrated into customer workflows. We’ve been delivering predictive analytics and decision support solutions to our customers for nearly 50 years, helping them protect people, property, and financial assets. At Verisk, you’ll be part of an organization that’s committed to serving the long-term interests of our stakeholders, including the communities where we operate.

At Verisk, you can build an exciting career with meaningful work; create a positive and lasting impact on the business; and find the support, coaching, and training you need to advance your career. Our culture of innovation means your ideas on how to improve our business will be heard. As key contributors to our success, our team members enjoy working in a business-casual, collaborative environment that offers state-of-the-art resources, advanced technologies, and an excellent benefits package

JOB TITLE: Accounting and Finance Associate

LOCATION: Conveniently located in downtown Boston near South Station

SUMMARY: PowerAdvocate is seeking an exceptionally organized and motivated Accounting and Finance Associate who can interact with people, computers, financial systems and spreadsheets in a fast-paced entrepreneurial business environment with confidence, common sense, attention to detail, and a professional and upbeat attitude. This is a high-profile position, reporting directly to the VP Finance/Corporate Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the following, other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Auditing of Employee time and expense reports based on company policy
• General ledger (posting transactions, month-end and quarterly close, and ad hoc reporting)
• Perform Balance Sheet Account Reconciliations including validation of account balance in Power Advocate ERP system as well as parent ERP system; investigating any variances encountered
• Working with the finance team to execute the monthly financial close process in compliance with parent company requirements
• Fixed asset reporting to internal company management and external (corporate)
• Revenue contract analysis to support revenue recognition, financial and accounting reporting
• Support the Financial Planning team as needed to meet corporate deadlines
• Work with parent company (Verisk Analytics) corporate finance team on various accounting matters

• Solid Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices)
• Previous hands-on accounting skills
• Experience with an ERP ACCOUNTING system is desired
• Excellent knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highest degree of organization and attention to detail
• Ability to juggle many tasks while meeting all deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to take initiative
• Real people skills
• Excellent work ethic
• Reliability, drive, and loyalty

Unsolicited resumes sent to PowerAdvocate, including unsolicited resumes sent to a PowerAdvocate business mailing address, fax machine or email address, or directly to PowerAdvocate employees, will be considered Verisk property. PowerAdvocate will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.