Wonder

Accounting Manager

Wonder$128K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of progressive experience in payroll accounting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA certification is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and payroll accounting principles.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with payroll software (ADP, Workday) and ERP systems (NetSuite, D365).
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in high-volume situations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Own the Payroll Accounting Cycle: handle all payroll functions including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Ensure Compliance & Accuracy: lead payroll audits and maintain SOX compliance.
  • Drive Process Improvement: identify and implement enhancements to payroll systems and workflows.
  • Collaborate and Analyze: partner with FP&A and HR for forecasting and budgeting, providing insightful reports.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package including equity and 401K.
  • Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans available.
  • Additional benefits and perks not listed.
Full Job Description
About The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and resilient Accounting Manager, Payroll to join our finance team. This is a critical role for an individual who excels in a fast paced, high-change environment and is adept at managing complex, multi state payroll operations. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our payroll processes while continuously driving improvements in a rapidly evolving setting.

The Impact You'll Make:
  • Drive the Monthly Close: Direct the timely and accurate completion of the accounting cycle for all assigned areas. Ensure every deadline is met and the books are closed with precision across multiple legal entities.
  • Accrual Accounting & Adjusting Entries: Manage the full month-end accrual process to ensure expenses are recognized in the period incurred.
  • Intercompany Settlements: Manage and reconcile intercompany payroll allocations and "due to/due from" accounts for employees working across different legal entities
  • Own the Payroll Accounting Cycle: responsible for all payroll accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations across multiple systems (Workday, ADP, NetSuite, D365), month-end close activities for various legal entities, and manage year-end payroll close activities..
  • Ensure Compliance & Accuracy: Lead payroll-related audits, maintain SOX compliance, and stay current with federal, state, and local payroll regulations to ensure flawless execution.
  • Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to payroll systems, workflows, and reporting. You will be a key player in troubleshooting complex issues and optimizing our system integrations.
  • Collaborate and Analyze: Partner with FP&A and HR on forecasting and budgeting, and provide ad hoc reporting and insightful variance analysis to key stakeholders.

What You Bring To The Table:
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll accounting
  • Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. CPA certification is a plus.
  • Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of GAAP and payroll accounting principles. Advanced proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience with payroll software and ERP systems (NetSuite or D365).
  • Adaptability & Drive: A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a demanding, high-volume environment. You are a proactive problem-solver who embraces change and is committed to continuous improvement.
  • Integrity & Communication: Exceptional attention to detail, a high level of integrity for handling confidential information, and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across the organization.

New York Base Salary: $128,000-$135,500 per year.

Wonder uses geographic-specific salary structures, which means the salary offered may vary depending on where the job is located. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate's skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package including equity and 401K. Additionally, we provide multiple medical, dental, and vision plans to meet all of our employees' needs as well as many benefits and perks that are not listed.

We look forward to hearing from you! We'll contact you via email or text to schedule interviews and share information about your candidacy.

About Wonder

World of Wonder Productions is an American production company founded in 1991 by filmmakers Randy Barbato and Portsmouth-born Fenton Bailey. Based in Los Angeles, California, the company specializes in documentary television and film productions, with credits including the Million Dollar Listing docuseries, RuPaul's Drag Race, and the documentary films Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Together, Bailey and Barbato have produced programming through World of Wonder for HBO, Bravo, HGTV, Showtime, the BBC, Netflix, and VH1. World of Wonder is perhaps best known for its contributions towards LGBTQ programming, for which they won an Outfest Annual Achievement Award in 2011. Their most well known LGBTQ production is RuPaul's Drag Race, having managed the career of drag queen and titular host RuPaul for many years before this, eventually producing the franchise alongside the majority of its live shows, podcasts, television specials, and conventions.
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