Expedia Group US | Accountant

Responsibilities

• As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.
• Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy.
• We are seeking an Accountant to join our accounting team.
• This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in financial reporting, financial systems, data analysis, and process improvement.
• The total cash range for this position in Springfield is $55,000.00 to $77,000.00.
• Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $88,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
• Reporting to accounting leadership, you will support core accounting processes for a global, technology-driven travel company.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, close procedures, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts, such as cash, accounts receivable, accruals, deferred balances, and revenue.
• Assist with applying and documenting accounting policies under U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Review transactional data, investigate variances and unusual activity, and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Communicate accounting issues and escalate risks promptly and appropriately.
• Support quarterly and year-end audits by gathering schedules, documentation, and evidence.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Product, Legal, Tax, and technology teams to address accounting and data questions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Help maintain effective SOX controls, accounting documentation, and audit-ready support.
• Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Requirements

• Up to three years of accounting experience, including internship, public accounting, corporate accounting, or relevant financial reporting experience.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close activities.
• Experience reviewing transactional data, investigating variances, or analyzing financial information.
• Proficient Excel skills, with careful attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with teammates and cross-functional partners.
• Interest in developing technical accounting expertise and experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power Query, Tableau, financial systems, or similar reporting and data tools.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, process documentation, or process improvement initiatives.
• Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience.

Expedia Group US

Expedia Group US is an employer hiring in India. In its own words: "Expedia Group is your gateway to the world of travel through trusted brands, leading technology, and a global marketplace connecting travelers, partners, and experiences."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Washington - Seattle Campus and Usa - Missouri - Springfield.