Staff Accountant

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. Driven by our core values, we believe the best ideas come from empowered teams: those who consistently collaborate with intention to design solutions, spark ideas, and drive impact. Our people are at the heart of our success.

ABOUT THE ROLE AND OUR TEAM:

TKWW is seeking an individual who is eager to learn, grow and take on new challenges within a general ledger accounting position. The Staff Accountant is someone who is flexible, has a solid accounting and technical foundation and aptitude, is detail-oriented, and has a desire to dive-in and roll-up their sleeves to gain an understanding of the company and the industry in which the company operates in. The Staff Accountant will support and participate in the monthly close process, explain account fluctuations, and compile key performance indicators. The Staff Accountant will also work closely with other departments and internal stakeholders on accounts receivable tasks.

This role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based on the East Coast to align with the broader team.

 

The annual salary range for this position is $51,840-88,869. Starting pay is determined based on a combination of factors which may include location/market, education, experience, skills, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, commissions, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. We also offer benefits to eligible employees including medical, dental, retirement, and generous leave policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with month-end close procedures, including monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and income statement accounts, and preparation of journal entries in compliance with US GAAP.


• Maintain and monitor the Company’s general ledger (GL) and be responsible for obtaining supporting documentation for the GL activities, with a focus on revenue recognition.


• Collaborate with Billing & Collections teams on customer invoicing and payment issues.


• Prepare fluctuation analysis for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end periods for management reporting.


• Assist the Accounting Manager in establishing validation procedures to support both internal and external monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements.


• Assist in preparing for financial audits and responses to queries from external auditors.


• Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring adherence to company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. 


• Document accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting analyses as required.


• Interact with various levels of staff and management across Accounting as well as other departments to obtain information, resolve issues and provide support on ad hoc projects, as needed.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• 0-2 years of experience


• CPA eligibility or certification 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


• The ability to research and interpret basic accounting guidance

WORK MODEL:

This role is fully remote and not tied to any specific office location. While there are no regular in-office requirements, we encourage our remote team members to gather intentionally for key company and team events to stay connected and engaged.

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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. Together, we have an incredible opportunity to make it even easier for our customers to plan life’s most meaningful moments and for our small business owners to grow and scale. We would love to have you with us on our journey.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• Commit to our customers : You act as one team on behalf of our customers. You lead with head and heart, and build what matters for life's most meaningful moments.


• Raise the bar: You define "great" and work backwards. You don't just accept how it's been done, but boldly define how it should be. You are unafraid to innovate, learn, and keep moving forward toward our shared vision.


• Be all in: You believe in our mission and take ownership of your work. You debate openly to reach the best outcomes, speaking with clarity and care, embracing diverse perspectives, then commit fully.


• Celebrate impact: You measure success by the outcomes you create. You hold yourself accountable to delivering value, while recognizing progress and the lessons learned along the way. You love to win, together.

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.

View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com is our approach to hybrid work. It’s designed to support how we work best: combining the flexibility we value with meaningful opportunities to connect in person. Whether a role is View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com or not, we believe in purposeful moments to come together, build strong relationships, and drive bold ideas forward.

• For View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com roles, this includes regular in-office time to foster collaboration and connection.


• For roles not eligible for in-office expectations , we support connection through virtual collaboration and intentional gatherings.

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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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.

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