Technical Accounting Specialist

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December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
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** Technical Accounting Specialist*
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* Job Description:

** We are seeking a passionate accounting professional who thrives on the complexity and intricacy of accounting and financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a lifelong learner with an insatiable curiosity about accounting standards and how they apply in practice. They are excited about staying at the forefront of new developments and eager to help shape the future of accounting research and advisory services.  

This role is a unique opportunity for experienced CPAs to join an elite team of tax, accounting, and audit specialists in Thomson Reuters' Product – Research organization. Our mission is to help accounting and audit professionals find trusted answers to complex financial reporting questions, and to equip our customers to be strategic business partners to their clients. In this role, you will turn new accounting developments into clear, practical guidance that CPAs use every day.

You will also help shape how artificial intelligence (AI) tools support accounting research and workflows, supplying the technical judgment that only an experienced accounting professional can provide.  If you are a forward-thinking accounting professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong communication skills and a drive for innovation, we want to hear from you.

** Key Responsibilities
** In this opportunity, you will:
* Partner with internal and external teams, including AI engineers, Product, and go-to-market teams, on AI and advisory solutions, including testing and validating new tools
* Give engineers and data scientists ongoing feedback on how well our AI tools perform
* Own the creation and upkeep of advisory and compliance content on accounting and financial reporting, so customers can trust it as current and accurate
* Track new accounting standards and developments, and turn them into clear, actionable guidance for practitioners
* Serve as an expert resource and escalation point for editorial, product, and go-to-market teams on technical accounting questions
* Manage relationships with outside industry experts, and edit their contributions to meet our quality standards
* Contribute to improving editorial workflows  
** Required Qualifications
** You’re a fit for the role if your background includes:
* Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
* At least 7 years of professional experience in consulting, advisory, and compliance work
* Experience advising clients on complex financial matters across industries
* Working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification
* Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to explain intricate concepts clearly and concisely
* Experience with AI tools
* Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
* Time management skills and the ability to run multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
* Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning  
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Experience testing or giving feedback on technology products
* Prior experience editing or managing expert contributors  #LI-DS4  
** What’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…