Technical Accountant

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a senior technical accounting professional to lead research and policy development for complex transactions and regulatory changes. You will prepare position papers, interpret GAAP, and support close processes while mentoring staff and strengthening internal controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical accounting, CPA or similar credential, and a track record of collaboration with auditors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or CPA designation with 5+ years of technical accounting lead experience.
• Minimum 5 years in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting.
• Minimum 2 years in a Sr. Auditor, Sr. Accountant, or project-lead role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience researching and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze accounting guidance for new transactions, contracts, and regulatory changes.
• Prepare accounting position papers documenting conclusions and rationale.
• Interpret GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance and regulatory requirements.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Evaluate revenue recognition, leases, investments, and contingencies.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and control documentation.
• Support implementation of new standards and process changes.
• Assist audits and regulatory examinations with schedules and responses.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, external auditors, and regulators.
• Monitor standards and communicate impacts to management.
• Participate in system implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Assist Manager with delegating tasks and overseeing key responsibilities.
• Mentor less experienced staff and promote quality work.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Master's in Accounting

CPA designation

Job description

• Research and analyze accounting guidance for new transactions, contracts, business arrangements, acquisitions, strategic initiatives, regulatory developments, and emerging accounting standards
• Prepare accounting position papers and technical memoranda documenting accounting conclusions and supporting rationale
• Interpret and apply GAAP, SAP, NAIC guidance, and applicable regulatory accounting and reporting requirements
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Evaluate accounting implications involving revenue recognition, leases, investments, reserves, contingencies, impairments, and capital or surplus impacts
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and related control documentation
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and process changes
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews
• Prepare schedules, analyses, and responses to audit and regulatory inquiries
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and increase reporting efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners, external auditors, and regulators
• Monitor accounting and regulatory standards and communicate impacts and recommendations to management
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and finance transformation initiatives
• Assist the Manager with delegating tasks and overseeing key responsibilities
• Mentor less experienced staff and promote quality work and professional growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field required
• Master's degree in Accounting OR Certified Public Accountant designation (active or inactive) OR minimum 5 years' experience leading technical accounting research, accounting policy development, accounting position papers, and technical accounting analyses required
• Minimum 5 years' experience in public accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, or regulatory accounting required
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Sr. Auditor, Sr. Accountant, project leadership, or similar role required
• Previous experience supporting audits or complex organizations preferred
• Previous experience training or coaching others on accounting guidance, policy interpretation, and related documentation expectations preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, and technical accounting research
• Experience researching, interpreting and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions, contracts, business arrangements, and new accounting standards
• Experience preparing technical accounting memos, position papers, audit documentation, or related accounting analyses
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience with financial statement preparation and disclosures under GAAP
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation quality
• Understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, control documentation, and risk management practices
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong technical writing capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge of statutory accounting principles or insurance industry accounting preferred
• Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment
• Must complete pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction check, employment verifications, and education verification as part of a conditional offer

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting, with a strong ability to prepare accounting position papers and support audits. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing internal controls while effectively communicating complex accounting concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• U.S. GAAP Expertise
• Technical Accounting Research
• Financial Reporting
• Leadership and Mentoring
• Internal Controls

Hard Skills

• Accounting Research
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Technical Accounting Memoranda
• Revenue Recognition
• Lease Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Regulatory Accounting
• Audit DocumentationAccounting Policy Development
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Master's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

• Regulatory Accounting
• Statutory Accounting Principles
• Insurance Industry Accounting
• Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
• Compliance Reviews