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The Associate Accountant will be a key member of The Knot World Wide s Global Accounting Team and will be responsible for accounting of Receivables, Payables, General Accounting, ability to post accounting entries and perform reconciliations etc The experienced and flexible accounting Associate (you!) will help to manage and perform day to day and month close accounting and assist with financial audit preparation and responses for external auditors, establishing and maintaining accounting policies, best practices and procedures.. You will take on new challenges that will drive a solid accounting and technical foundation of process automation. You will work closely alongside accounting operations, tax and other key business partners and report to the Manager of Controllership. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with month-end closing, including preparing, reconciling and entering journal entries for complex accounting areas as we'll as reviewing staff workpapers for accuracy Enhancing workpapers to ensure efficiencies and accuracy Performance of analytic procedures to explain account fluctuations, as we'll 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 projects 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 accounting policies and procedures Document technical accounting analyses as required Assist the Accounting Manager with special ad hoc projects SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE: bachelors 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 we'll 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
