Job Description
Role: Accounting Manager
Reports To: Controller
Location: Atlanta
Workplace Type:We ask all employees to work a hybrid schedule in the office Tuesday and Thursday every week.
The Role
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to own the accounting for personnel costs, lead the annual financial statement audit and tax compliance processes, and support accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and revenue accounting. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant with Big 4 public accounting experience who brings strong technical knowledge, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to building accurate, well-controlled processes.
Key Responsibilities
Personnel Cost Accounting
- Own the accounting for semi-monthly payroll, including review of payroll registers, preparation of journal entries, and reconciliation of payroll liability accounts.
- Calculate, accrue, and true-up employee bonuses and sales commissions; partner with HR and Sales leadership to validate plan inputs and payouts.
- Account for sabbatical and other compensated-absence liabilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Reconcile employee benefits and insurance costs (health, dental, life, disability, and related programs) to carrier invoices and payroll deductions.
- Track and account for other personnel-related costs, including payroll taxes, retirement plan contributions, and fringe benefits.
- Analyze personnel cost trends and variances to budget, and provide insight to Finance leadership.
Audit and Tax
- Lead the annual financial statement audit: serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, manage the PBC list and timeline, and prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations.
- Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance with outside tax advisors, including income tax provision support, sales and use tax, and other filings.
- Support other compliance requirements such as benefit plan audits, 1099 reporting, and regulatory filings as needed.
Accounts Payable and Expense Reimbursement
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and correct GL coding prior to payment.
- Review employee expense reimbursements for compliance with company policy and appropriate documentation.
- Recommend and help implement improvements to AP and expense policies, workflows, and controls.
Revenue Accounting
- Support revenue recognition under ASC 606, including review of contracts, deferred revenue schedules, and related reconciliations.
- Assist with invoicing review and accounts receivable reconciliations as needed.
Month-End Close and General Accounting
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet account reconciliations as part of the monthly close.
- Maintain strong internal controls and clear documentation of accounting processes and policies.
- Contribute to special projects, system improvements, and process automation initiatives.
Key Requirements:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
- 2–5 years of accounting experience, including public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including compensation-related accounting and ASC 606.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or coordinating external audits.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with a cloud-based ERP or general ledger system.
Preferred
- Experience accounting for payroll, bonus and commission plans, and employee benefits.
- Familiarity with payroll and expense management platforms.
- Experience in a growing or mid-sized company environment following public accounting.
- Experience working what AI tools
Why World 50 Group?
The World 50 Group Way is our unified cultural framework that defines who we are and how we operate, shaped by insights and input from our associates. It brings together our mission, purpose, values, and DNA to foster a culture of community, collaboration, learning, and lasting impact.
Our DNA - How we show up
- Member Obsessed: Building real connections and helping our members win is what drives us.
- Entrepreneurial: We see challenges as chances to get creative and make things happen.
- Collaborators: We’re stronger together: we share ideas, support each other, and create amazing experiences as one team.
- Learners: We stay curious, keep growing, and never stop learning.
- Humble: We aim high but leave our egos at the door - it’s about progress, not perfection.
- Community: We celebrate wins, hold each other accountable, and have plenty of laughs along the way.
As a purpose driven company, we’re dedicated to building a workplace where people from different backgrounds can do their best work. Our company value One & All, demonstrates our commitment to creating a place where every individual feels seen, supported, and free to bring their whole selves to work. When people feel genuinely valued and included, they’re more engaged and effective. That’s why we focus on cultivating an environment that celebrates difference, empowers connection, and accelerates the success of our members and their organizations.