Technical Accounting Specialist

Technical Accounting SpecialistRole Summary:We are seeking a passionate audit/accounting professional who thrives on the complexity and intricacy of consulting and advisory work. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity about auditing and accounting standards and their practical applications to customers. They are excited about staying at the forefront of audit and accounting developments and eager to contribute to shaping the future of audit and accounting research and advisory services.This role presents a unique opportunity for experienced CPAs to join an elite team of auditors and accounting specialists. Our mission is to transform the advisory profession and support our customers' success year-round, equipping them to be strategic business partners to their clients. As an Audit/Accounting Editor, you will have the chance to create industry-leading content and make a significant impact on the advisory profession. You will also leverage advanced technologies such as AI and LLMs to enhance content delivery and research methodologies.If you are a forward-thinking professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and a drive for innovation, we want to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide trusted answers, insights, and solutions to our Checkpoint customers!About the RoleIn this opportunity as Technical Accounting Specialist, you will:Create and maintain comprehensive, value-added advisory and compliance content that enhances Checkpoint’s competitive edge and addresses the evolving needs of CPAs and auditors.Monitor, analyze, and report on new audit and accounting developments, translating complex information into clear, actionable insights for accounting professionals.Manage relationships with industry experts, edit their contributions, and ensure the highest quality standards are met.Collaborate with internal and external teams to support strategic programs and initiatives related to artificial intelligence and advisory solutions.  Provide subject matter expertise, including in the testing and validation of technology solutions for financial advisory.  Provide feedback on our audit and accounting AI solutions ongoing performance to our team of engineers and data scientists.  About YouYou’re a fit for the role if your background includes:CPA licenseMinimum of 7 years of professional experience in consulting/advisory and complianceProven expertise in advising clients on complex financial matters across various industries and proficiency in accounting and audit research tools Demonstrated writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate intricate concepts clearly and conciselyStrong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlinesAbility to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work independently in a fast-paced, agile environmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of successful teamwork and collaboration#LI-DS4What’s in it For You?Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.In the United States, Thomson Reuters offers a comprehensive benefits package to our employees. Our benefit package includes market competitive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs, as well as a competitive 401k plan with company match. In addition, Thomson Reuters offers market leading work life benefits with competitive vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays (including two company mental health days off), parental leave, sabbatical leave. These benefits meet or exceeds the requirements of paid time off in accordance with any applicable state or municipal laws. Finally, Thomson Reuters offers the following additional benefits: optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee; optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee; Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts; fitness reimbursement; access to Employee Assistance Program; Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee; access to 529 Plan; commuter benefits; Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement; and access to Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. Eligible office location(s) for this role include one or more of the following: New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and/or Irvine, CA; McLean, VA; Washington, DC. The base compensation range for the role in any of those locations is $115,300 USD - $214,100 USD. For any eligible US locations, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation range for this role is $100,100 USD - $185,900 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance. About UsThomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news.We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug-free workplace.Thomson Reuters makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities, and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. If you reside in the United States and require an accommodation in the recruiting process, you may contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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