What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at The Knot Worldwide?
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Senior Accountant will support and participate in the monthly close process, prepare management reporting, explain account fluctuations, compile key performance indicators, drive system/process improvements, set up new controls and contribute to ad hoc projects as required. This role will work closely alongside Accounting Operations, Tax, and other key business partners and will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; New York, NY; and Washington, D.C.
We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.
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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
About The Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading family of brands—including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more—help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you’ll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:
The Senior Accountant will support and participate in the monthly close process, prepare management reporting, explain account fluctuations, compile key performance indicators, drive system/process improvements, set up new controls and contribute to ad hoc projects as required. This role will work closely alongside Accounting Operations, Tax, and other key business partners and will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with month-end closing, including preparing, reconciling and entering journal entries for complex accounting areas as well as reviewing staff workpapers for accuracy
- Enhancing workpapers to ensure efficiencies and accuracy
- Performance of analytic procedures to explain account fluctuations, as well as, assist in continuous evaluation of the Company’s operations
- Developing the team’s overall understanding of GAAP accounting through teaching and learning initiatives
- Assist in managing the team to ensure adherence to deadlines for close and other related project
- Assist the Accounting Manager in creating validation procedures to support internal and external monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements.
- Assist with financial audit preparation and responses for external auditors
- Assist with the development, implementation, and monitoring adherence to company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Document technical accounting analyses as required
- Assist the Accounting Manager with special ad hoc projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Must have 2-5 years of experience, including 2 years of public accounting experience preferred
- Ability to effectively extend knowledge and skills in a financial discipline
- Ability to review, interpret, and explain financial data
- Strong general accounting skills and thorough knowledge of US GAAP and proposed new accounting standards
- Advanced skills with the MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
- The ability to work well in a high-growth work environment, where flexibility is key
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate while being concise
- CPA certification preferred
- Experience working with NetSuite ERP system
- Experience with Coupa Procure to Pay system
- Experience working with Google Suite\
- Experience working in global environment, collaborating with international team members
At The Knot Worldwide, we believe you are more than a resume and invite you to go for it, take the leap of faith, and apply for this job if it sparks your passion to join TKWW and make a difference!
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:
- You Dream Big. You iterate and experiment to drive innovation.
- You Love Our Users. You keep our global community at the center of everything you do.
- You Do the Right Thing. You strengthen your team through respect, fairness, and inclusion.
- You Hustle Every Day. You favor urgency and own your outcomes.
- You Win Together. People are at the heart of our success and you play as a team.
We believe in a wide range of holistic offerings to support our employees so that they can live our values day in and day out. From mental wellbeing, physical health and financial planning, to engaging perks and discounts, we are in the business of celebrating and supporting the Moments that Matter. We offer flexible vacation, generous parental leave and prioritize initiatives that support the growth, development, and happiness of our people.
To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have office spaces in Barcelona, Spain; Delhi, India; Galway, Ireland; London, England; New York, NY; and Washington, D.C.
We are seeking applicants residing in the Central or Eastern US time zones to facilitate effective communication with the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD.
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US Notice: The Knot Worldwide provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, The Knot Worldwide complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The Knot Worldwide expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
About The Team
WHAT WE DO MATTERS:
Here at The Knot Worldwide, we believe in doing work that matters. In more than 16 countries around the world, The Knot Worldwide’s leading family of brands—including The Knot, WeddingWire, Bodas, The Bash, The Bump, and more—help people take celebration planning from inspiration to action. When you join our global team, you’ll be a part of a diverse group of individuals passionate about serving and enabling our communities to celebrate the moments that make us.
