Assistant Manager, Accounting

WHAT WE DO MATTERS:

At The Knot Worldwide, we champion celebration - and that starts with celebrating our people. Our employees are passionate dreamers, thoughtful doers, and lifelong learners who power meaningful moments for millions around the world. We’re united by authentic connection, shared purpose, and a deep commitment to the global community we serve. Here, flexibility and belonging go hand in hand with high performance. We believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. We inspire, we build, and we celebrate. We dream big, love our users, hustle every day, and always do the right thing to win - together. Our people are at the heart of our success. 

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

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 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 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:

• 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.

WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT US:

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 both in and out of the “office”. 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.

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