Financial Accounting Analyst

at  Bloomberg BNA

You will perform analysis of accounting developments related to changes in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC regulation, and auditing standards from the PCAOB and AICPA that will be incorporated into our financial accounting research platform. You are an accountant who possesses writing skills and has substantive experience researching and communicating accounting changes in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP). You have a strong knowledge of Accounting for Income Taxes under ASC 740 and are interested in putting that experience to work in a technology-driven environment. You understand and can communicate SEC reporting rules required in the preparation of quarterly and annual (10-K/10-Q) filings. You will develop and maintain subject area knowledge related to the Bloomberg Financial Accounting products, including current awareness of issues and developments in the field. May serve as subject area expert and resource for others contributing to same or related publications. You will be part of a team tasked with ensuring the substantive accuracy and timeliness of content and analysis on Bloomberg Financial Accounting.

What you will do:

• Analyze moderate to complex accounting and auditing developments.
• Update Accounting Portfolios and other products for such developments by adding, deleting, or modifying content to reflect relevant changes in the applicable rules.
• Edit contributed content, including manuscripts of Accounting Portfolios, for substantive accuracy, clarity, format, and style.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of technical issues and accounting developments of interest to customers.
• Conduct peer review of other analysts’ work.
• Participate in special projects, including the development of new products and tools.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer experience teams to support customer initiatives as well as assist with the implementation of process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, plus CPA designation. An MST is desirable.
• 4 years’ relevant experience required. Education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Special Requirements:

• Candidates must pass a test for this position.

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• Analyze moderate to complex accounting and auditing developments.
• Update Accounting Portfolios and other products for such developments by adding, deleting, or modifying content to reflect relevant changes in the applicable rules.
• Edit contributed content, including manuscripts of Accounting Portfolios, for substantive accuracy, clarity, format, and style.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of technical issues and accounting developments of interest to customers.
• Conduct peer review of other analysts’ work.
• Participate in special projects, including the development of new products and tools.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer experience teams to support customer initiatives as well as assist with the implementation of process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned