Senior Accountant at The Knot Worldwide in Chevy Chase, Maryland

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:

• 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