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KAYAK is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our North America (NORAM) Regional General Ledger (GL) Accounting team! You will be responsible for many aspects of general ledger activities. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is expected to work closely with the Technical Accounting and Consolidation/Reporting teams, FinOps, FP&A, Information Technology, Legal, and other teams globally. This position requires you to commute to our office in NY three times a week.
Job Responsibility:
Recording accurate and timely accounting transactions and accruals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Performing detailed profit and loss (P&L) account analysis and balance sheet account reconciliations
Applying critical thinking and your knowledge of US GAAP to ensure proper accounting treatment for all processes and transactions
Prepare accounting entries and account reconciliations in accordance with the financial close process including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end
Apply GAAP principles to assigned accounting areas and identify when further research is required (e.g., new agreements, changing factors)
Assist in the following: Research and propose resolutions for discrepancies or identified issues, questions or new situations
Develop, maintain and document all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility
Prepare summaries and commentary on changes and fluctuations for senior management reviews
Collaboratively support the Team and Management in various accounting projects, global process alignment and improvement initiatives
Work cross-functionally with and support our business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting
Identify areas for operational improvement, provide recommendations and implement the changes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)
2-3 years of applicable professional experience in industry and/or public accounting
Experience with preparing accounting reconciliations and journal entries
Ability to analyze and effectively comment on accounting flux (variance) analysis, demonstrating strong written communication skills
Prioritization skills and are interested in projects to standardize and optimize workflow
Refined Microsoft Excel skills (xlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
You are curious to learn more about and assist in technical accounting research
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Successfully partner with cross-functional teams, utilizing strong verbal communication to achieve shared goals
High work standards and strong work ethics
Process-oriented with high attention to detail, accuracy and follow-through
Nice to have:
Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite and FloQast is a plus
What we offer:
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
Company-matched retirement plans
Health, dental and vision insurance plans
Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
No meeting Fridays
Paid parental leave
Paid volunteer time
Focus on your career growth: Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Competitive base salary and benefits including: health benefits
flexible spending account
retirement benefits
life insurance
paid time off (including PTO, paid sick leave, medical leave, bereavement leave, floating holidays and paid holidays)