Accounting Specialist Editor

Role 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 Role

In this opportunity as Accounting Specialist Editor, 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 You

You’re a fit for the role of Accounting Specialist Editor, if your background includes:

• CPA license
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in consulting/advisory and compliance
• Proven 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 concisely
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and work independently in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven track record of successful teamwork and collaboration

 

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What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.

• Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

• Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet 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.