Technical Accountant
WTW
Technical Accountant
WTW
Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting
Join our team as a Technical Accountant and take ownership of the accounting and reporting that supports our global share-based compensation programs. This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving—from leading the monthly close and explaining key variances to modeling new awards, supporting disclosures, and partnering with payroll, tax, audit, and other teams worldwide. You will have the autonomy to improve how work gets done, using strong Excel skills, Power Query, AI, and low-code tools to create smarter, more efficient processes. If you are detail-oriented, collaborative, and ready to turn complex accounting requirements into clear business insights, we would love to hear from you.
Accounting
Modeling/Forecasting
Requirements:
3+ years of experience in corporate accounting or public accounting
Knowledge of share-based accounting requirements in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS
Experience preparing account reconciliations
Strong Excel skills
Ability to communicate with management and work cross-functionally
Process improvement mindset, including leveraging AI and/or low-code tools where applicable
Preferred:
Knowledge of ASC 718 on stock-based compensation
Experience accounting for Performance Restricted Stock Units
Experience accounting for an ESPP
Experience with Microsoft products, including Power Query
Experience with Fidelity Plan Sponsor Web Station or another share-based compensation platform
ERP experience and systems confidence, including recording journal entries and running reports from an ERP system such as Oracle and/or HFM
Willis Towers Watson provides risk management, advisory, and brokerage services to organizations worldwide. Its two segments are Risk & Broking, which identifies, quantifies, and places insurance coverage, and Health, Wealth & Career, which offers consulting, technology, and administration for health benefits, retirement plans, and talent programs. The company blends advisory services, technology platforms, and brokerage capabilities to deliver integrated risk and people solutions rather than relying on a single service line. Its goal is to help clients turn risk into a path for growth by aligning risk management with health, retirement, and talent strategies to support organizational success.
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