GL Accountant

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Kraków, Małopolskie, POL
Hybrid
Mid level
Analytics
The Role
The General Ledger Accountant prepares journal entries, supports month-end and year-end close, performs reconciliations and accounting activities, analyzes variances, and ensures US GAAP and SOX compliance. The role supports audits, collaborates with global finance teams, maintains documentation, and contributes to process improvement, automation, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives.
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Verisk is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive General Ledger Accountant to join our Corporate Finance team in Kraków. You will collaborate with finance teams across the US and globally, supporting month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and SOX compliance.

This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to corporate accounting operations, work in a global environment, and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries in line with US GAAP, company policies, and accounting procedures.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Perform accounting activities covering accruals, prepaid expenses, allocations, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Analyze financial data, investigate variances and discrepancies, and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring outstanding items are appropriately followed up and cleared.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements, including timely execution and documentation of assigned controls.
  • Support internal and external audits by providing financial analysis, documentation, and explanations.
  • Partner with business units and Finance stakeholders to address accounting queries and provide high-quality support.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, data quality, efficiency, and controls.
  • Contribute to automation, standardization, system implementations, knowledge transfers, and other Finance transformation initiatives.
  • Maintain clear and up-to-date process documentation and support special projects as required.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, Record-to-Report (R2R), Corporate Accounting, or a similar role.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience working with ERP systems; experience with Oracle Fusion is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and data quality
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.

We offer: 

  • An opportunity to work independently and make an impact within a collaborative, international Finance team.
  • Exposure to US GAAP, corporate accounting processes, and modern ERP and finance technologies.
  • Opportunities to develop your accounting expertise and gain experience in a global organization.
  • A hybrid work model.
  • Private health insurance and medical care, plus a Multisport card.
  • Opportunities to contribute to process improvement, automation, and Finance transformation initiatives.

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For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle.  We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture. 

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Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

Verisk offers a competitive salary aligned with market standards and your experience, disclosed in accordance with the Pay Transparency Directive. In addition to base pay, our compensation package includes a variety of incentive opportunities for eligible roles, designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package featuring private medical care, life insurance, Employee Capital Plans (PPK), as well as paid vacation and sick leave in line with the Polish Labour Code.

Verisk also supports flexible working arrangements through a hybrid work model, access to professional development programs, and a work environment focused on well-being and career growth. Additional perks include access to sports and wellness programs, well-being initiatives, and team-building events.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of experience in General Ledger accounting, Record-to-Report, Corporate Accounting, or a similar role
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
  • Advanced English proficiency, written and spoken
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Experience working with ERP systems
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and data quality
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams

Verisk Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verisk and has not been reviewed or approved by Verisk.

  • Retirement Support A strong company 401(k) match is specified, with additional references to profit‑sharing. Together these create a solid foundation for long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and life and disability coverage are described positively. Mental‑health support and broader well‑being programs are also highlighted.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO and paid holidays are noted alongside flexible/remote work options and volunteer time. Companywide well‑being days further expand time‑off options.

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The Company
HQ: Jersey City, NJ
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Our team of nearly 9,000 helps customers make crucial decisions every day about risk—with greater precision, efficiency, and discipline.

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