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Job DescriptionCheckpoint is a unique online research resource designed to help accounting and financial reporting professionals (among others) ensure compliance with US GAAP. Our expert authors provide in-depth interpretation and analysis of the FASB Codification, as well as updated coverage to reflect any new changes issued by FASB. We are looking for an experienced accounting professional to join our team!The US GAAP Technical Accounting Editor/Author will perform a critical role in the successful creation and maintenance of the accounting content on Checkpoint. The Editor/Author will provide the professional insight and expertise necessary to design and maintain a cutting-edge customer-oriented accounting product, author market-leading analysis and guidance, and provide expert, rapid response to significant developments in accounting standard-setting.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Editor/Author will write concise, comprehensive plain language restatements of the Codification and analyses.#160; In addition to the restatements, the Editor/Author will create content that provides actionable insight for sophisticated users, such as CFOs, controllers, technical accounting and accounting policy professionals.#160; These insights include common practice and pitfalls in applying the guidance, summaries of recent or emerging updates to the Codification, illustrative examples of required disclosures, excerpts of SEC comment letters, differences between IFRS and US GAAP, and comprehensive examples of calculations and journal entries described in the guidance.#160; Further, the Editor/Author will create and maintain practice aids, such as detailed annual and interim disclosure checklists and memorandums that provide overviews of various accounting topics.#160; This role is perfect for an individual that enjoys diving into complex areas of GAAP, researching best practices, and creating thought leadership materials.REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years experience in the accounting field; technical writing on accounting standards is a big plus Strong accounting standard research skills Bachelor's degree in accounting with CPA Knowledge of standard-setting process of the FASB, IASB, and SEC Ability to work well under pressure and under short deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects.At Thomson Reuters, we believe what we do matters. We are passionate about our work, inspired by the impact it has on our business and our customers. As a team, we believe in winning as one - collaborating to reach shared goals, and developing through challenging and meaningful experiences. With more than 25,000 employees in more than 100 countries, we work flexibly across boundaries and realize innovations that help shape industries around the world. Making this happen is a dynamic, evolving process, and we count on each employee to be a catalyst in driving our performance - and their own.As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, /gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, 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/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious b
