Editor at American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Durham, North Carolina

Job Description:

About The Association

Combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, we empower the world’s most highly-skilled accountants – CPAs and CGMA designation holders – with the knowledge, insight and foresight to meet today’s demands and tomorrow’s challenges. We drive a dynamic accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity worldwide.

Summary of Role:

Provides editorial services , working with capabilities across the content supply chain to support the Go to Market strategy.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with authors, subject matter experts, learning providers, instructional designers, and others to move content through developmental stages according to brief and in alignment with learning and operational objectives

• Research and stay current with trends in the editorial profession, including supportive technology


• Work with other teams to understand the content and audience for products and make recommendations as to structure and flow of the product


• Review editorial changes, when needed, and resolve queries with Content and Product Development Team.


•  Content editing and polishing; line editing; spotting what’s missing and how a piece could be evolved; leaving helpful directional and sometimes detailed comments for the writer to attempt to get to a more readable end result.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 

• Thorough knowledge of grammar, publishing styles, and publishing conventions


• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press Stylebook


• Strong editing skills


• Strong verbal communication skills


• Familiarity with application of pedagogy to learning and competency products


• Ability to manage priorities and projects under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality


• Strong attention to detail


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word and PowerPoint)


• Maintain productive working relationships with writers, designers, and other editors


• Ability to break complex topics into digestible and understandable text

Required Experience, Qualifications & Education: 

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in an editorial role.

Preferred Experience, Qualifications & Education: 

• Experience with editorial roles in accounting, finance, law or service professions.

Why Work for Us?
At The Association, you are part of a global, diverse and talented group of colleagues. You have opportunities to innovate and collaborate in a leading organization that impacts individuals and businesses. You’ll have opportunities to progress while enjoying an exciting work environment that supports and celebrates individual achievement, development and professional satisfaction.

Together, we will lead the most influential body of professional accountants and create the future of the global accounting profession.

We offer competitive benefits, PTO, flexible working principles, and a supportive, collaborative team environment.