Senior Accounting & Policy research Analyst

Insight Global; Tennessee; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounting & Policy Research Analyst to provide expert guidance on accounting policies and practices. This role involves preparing technical presentations, conducting training sessions, and serving as a liaison with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of technical accounting experience, extensive knowledge of GAAP, and a CPA designation. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position plays a crucial role in implementing new accounting standards and ensuring compliance across departments. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the company's accounting strategies and decision-making processes.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Matching

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Technical Accounting experience required.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and memo writing experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert on accounting issues and policies.
• Prepare technical presentations and conduct training sessions.

Skills

Technical Accounting

GAAP Research

Memo Writing

GAAP Policy Application

CPA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Job description

Senior Accounting & Policy Research Analyst

Role: Sr. Accounting Policy Research Analyst

Duration: 12 months - possible extensions

Location: Remote in Tennessee

Pay Rate: $45-80/hr

Desired Skills:

1. 7+ years of Technical Accounting experience
2. Extensive GAAP Research
3. Memo writing experience
4. Experience applying GAAP policy to accounting transactions
5. CPA

Plusses:

1. Utility Experience
2. Ability to train or teach training classes on Accounting
3. Acumen in Financial Reporting
4. Leading continuous improvement projects
5. Asset accounting (IT specific: Cloud assets, software accounting, lease accounting)

Daily Responsibilities:

Serves as the expert on all major accounting issues impacting and establishing the company’s accounting policies. Functions as the consulting accountant, providing technical accounting advice and guidance to all departments. Prepares technical accounting presentations, conducts training sessions on accounting topics, and writes accounting whitepapers. Oversees the publication of accounting whitepapers and policy papers in an accessible format for all departments to aid in making proper accounting decisions. Plays a key role in adopting and implementing new accounting standards affecting the company by coordinating with all relevant departments to gather and compile the necessary accounting information for recording and disclosing transactions. Serves as a liaison with external auditors on accounting policy and disclosure.

Compensation:

$45/hr to $80/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefits:

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting