Technical Editor
About The Position
The Technical Editor proofreads, edits, and foots complex financial statements and reports, checking for accurate application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), grammar, language, content, and formatting. The role identifies grammatical, typographical, and numerical errors in draft statements and provides the processor with corrections. It also checks financial documents for consistency, syntax, spelling, and adherence to Plante Moran standards. The editor produces accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and client expectations. The position involves consulting with partners, managers, and staff to resolve footing and wording issues, prioritizing and multitasking under time pressure, and communicating effectively in writing and verbally. This is a non-exempt position; hours may exceed the standard 40-hour workweek. Plante Moran’s Workplace for Your Day model emphasizes flexibility while retaining a principally in-person approach, with staff working with their supervisor and team to determine the optimal work environment each day.
Requirements
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Bachelor’s degree in English or a related field.
- At least 2 years of proofreading experience.
- Experience with AP Style.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, except for qualified candidates bilingual in Japanese and English or Chinese and English.
Responsibilities
- Proofread, edit, and foot complex financial statements and reports, checking GAAP usage, grammar, language, content, and formatting.
- Identify and correct grammatical, typographical, or numerical errors in draft financial statements and provide changes to the processor.
- Review financial documents for formatting, consistency, grammar, syntax, spelling, and adherence to Plante Moran standards.
- Produce accurate, quality work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and client quality expectations.
- Consult with partners, managers, and staff to resolve footing and wording problems in documents.
- Prioritize and multitask effectively under time pressure.
- Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Time Off
- Predetermined holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible benefits plans
- Business-related travel, lodging, and meal reimbursement
- Pension plan for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff
- Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
- Some contingent staff positions may elect health insurance and receive limited paid sick time
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Job Type
Full-time
