Accounting, Policy, & Research Analyst

Post Date

Jan 29, 2025

Location

Knoxville,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

37902
US
Jun 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Accounting

Req #

CHA-758643

Pay Rate

$34 - $43 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking an Accounting Policy Research Analyst to join their team on a remote basis for a six-month contract with possible extensions. This individual will be a highly motivated and critical thinker who will partner with various internal stakeholders across different teams. The Accounting Research & Reporting Analyst will be responsible for performing high-level technical accounting analysis specific to GAAP. This role will involve writing memos providing thorough GAAP analysis. This individual will provide accounting transaction analysis for corporate functions and will be heavily involved in the quarterly reporting and filing process.

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Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of research of Technical Accounting Experience
Memo writing experience
Experience applying GAAP policy to accounting transactions
Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Utility Experience
Big 4 accounting experience
Ability to train or teach training classes on Accounting Acumen
Financial Reporting experience
Leading continuous improvement projects
Asset accounting (IT specific: Cloud assets, software accounting, lease accounting)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st 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.