Accounting Specialist Editor

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 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?

• 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.