Accessibility Specialist

Role Summary JD for Accessibility Specialist (Publishing & BFSI). We are seeking an experienced accessibility specialist with expertise in document and digital accessibility services for Publishing and Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) clients. The role will support accessibility audits , remediation, compliance validation, and client advisory services to ensure adherence to global accessibility standards. Key Responsibilities: Conduct accessibility audits and assessments of PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, websites, and digital content. Remediate and validate PDF documents for accessibility compliance. Create and remediate accessible Microsoft Word and PowerPoint documents. Perform web accessibility testing and remediation based on accessibility standards. Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1/2.2, PDF/UA, Section 508, ADA, and EN 301 549 requirements. Use accessibility testing tools and screen readers to verify compliance. Identify, document, and resolve accessibility issues. Support clients in achieving and maintaining accessibility compliance. Develop Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACR) and VPAT documentation where required. Provide accessibility recommendations, remediation roadmaps, and stakeholder guidance. Validate remediated content through manual and assistive technology testing. Required Skills: Strong experience in PDF accessibility remediation . Hands-on experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint accessibility. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, ARIA , and web accessibility. Good understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2, PDF/UA, and Section 508 standards. Experience using Adobe Acrobat Pro, PAC, CommonLook (preferred), JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, WAVE, axe, or accessibility insights. Strong analytical, documentation, and client communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience handling banking or financial services documents . Knowledge of accessibility compliance for annual reports, statements, forms, regulatory documents, and customer communications . Experience supporting accessibility initiatives for publishing or BFSI organizations. IAAP certifications (CPACC, WAS, or CPWA) are an added advantage. Experience 3 to 8+ years in accessibility auditing, remediation, and compliance services. Proven experience delivering accessibility projects for publishing and/or BFSI clients . Key Deliverables: Accessibility Audit Reports, Remediated PDFs and Office Documents, Compliance Assessments, VPAT/ACR Reports, Accessibility Test Results, and Remediation Recommendations.