Technical Accounting Specialist

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

9d•$100,100 - $214,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its Product – Research organization, helping accounting and audit professionals find trusted answers to complex financial reporting questions. The role turns new accounting developments into clear, practical guidance and helps shape how AI tools support accounting research and workflows. It requires technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and an interest in innovation and continuous learning. The specialist partners with internal and external teams—including AI engineers, Product, and go-to-market teams—on AI and advisory solutions. The role creates and maintains advisory and compliance content on accounting and financial reporting, tracks developments in accounting standards, and serves as a technical resource for editorial, product, and go-to-market teams. It also involves managing and editing contributions from external industry experts and improving editorial workflows. The position follows a flexible hybrid work model for office-based roles. Eligible office locations include New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, McLean, and Washington, DC. The posted base compensation range is $115,300–$214,100 for specified higher-cost locations and $100,100–$185,900 for other eligible US locations. The role may also be eligible for an annual bonus.

Requirements

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, including 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 ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

Experience testing or providing feedback on technology products.
Prior experience editing or managing expert contributors.

Responsibilities

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.
Provide engineers and data scientists with ongoing feedback on the performance of AI tools.
Create and maintain advisory and compliance content on accounting and financial reporting to keep it current and accurate.
Track new accounting standards and developments and translate 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 quality standards.
Contribute to improving editorial workflows.

Benefits

Flexible vacation and work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
Two company-wide mental health days off annually.
Access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs and possible annual bonus.
Resources and programs for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Paid holidays and parental leave.
Sabbatical leave.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Fitness reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program.
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance.
Optional life and AD&D insurance.
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit.
Access to a 529 Plan.
Commuter benefits.
Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Two paid volunteer days off annually.
Career development and skills-development programs.