Audit & Accounting Specialist

Thomson Reuters

. Apply broad technical accounting and auditing knowledge, practical audit experience, and research and writing skills to develop and improve audit methodology across the audit product line .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,100 - $185,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive technical accounting and auditing expertise, with a focus on developing and improving audit methodologies. Proficient in translating complex guidance into clear narratives and practical tools while managing multiple assignments effectively.

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CPA CertificationPractical Audit ExperienceAudit Methodology DevelopmentStrong Research SkillsExperience with AI-Assisted Tools

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Hard Skills

Technical Accounting KnowledgeAuditing Standards KnowledgeEngagement Methodology ApplicationQuality ManagementDocument AnalysisData AnalyticsProfessional SkepticismWriting Skills

Soft Skills

JudgmentTime ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Automated ToolsAI-Assisted ToolsGenerative AIMachine Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

PCAOB StandardsAICPA StandardsUniform Guidance StandardsEmployee Benefit Plan AuditsNonprofit AuditsGovernment AuditsSingle Audit ClientsCompilation EngagementsReview Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply broad technical accounting and auditing knowledge, practical audit experience, and research and writing skills to develop and improve audit methodology across the audit product line
Turn complex accounting and auditing guidance into clear narrative content and workflow-ready checklists and practice aids
Manage multiple assignments and deliver work by established deadlines
Recommend updates, practical insights, and improvements to products
Help determine how audit methodology and content should evolve for AI-native workflows
Assess the reliability and limitations of automated or AI-assisted tools
Design procedures satisfying standards, documentation, and professional skepticism requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA certification
At least 7 years of practical audit experience, preferably at the Manager or Senior Manager level in public accounting
Broad technical accounting and auditing knowledge
Strong research skills
Working knowledge of current auditing standards, including PCAOB, AICPA, and Uniform Guidance standards, as applicable
Experience applying, reviewing, or updating audit methodology, including engagement methodology, quality management, or technical guidance
Hands-on experience using automated or AI-assisted tools in engagements, such as data analytics or document analysis
Judgment to assess a tool’s reliability and limitations and design procedures satisfying standards, documentation, and professional skepticism requirements
Strong writing skills, including translating complex guidance into clear narrative content and practical, workflow-ready checklists and practice aids
Ability to manage multiple assignments to deadlines and recommend updates, practical insights, and product improvements
Preferred: experience with generative AI or machine learning in audit or assurance, including validating AI-generated output
Preferred: audit or accounting experience with employee benefit plan, nonprofit, government, or single audit clients
Preferred: experience with compilation and review engagements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working environment for office-based roles
Work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Flexible vacation
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off
Access to the Headspace app
Retirement savings
Tuition reimbursement
Employee incentive programs
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Pro-bono consulting project opportunities
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiative opportunities
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Sick and safe paid time off
Paid holidays, including two company mental health days off
Parental leave
Sabbatical leave
Optional hospital, accident and sickness insurance paid 100% by the employee
Optional life and AD&D insurance paid 100% by the employee
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Fitness reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Identity Theft Protection benefit paid 100% by employee
Access to 529 Plan
Commuter benefits
Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Annual Bonus eligibility based on enterprise and individual performance