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Staff Accountant

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KAYAK

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Location:
United States, Norwalk

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

70000.00 - 80000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings, is looking for a Staff Accountant to support the North America Regional General Ledger Accounting team. Responsibilities include accounting entries, reconciliations, GAAP principles application, process improvement, and cross-functional support. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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
  • 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
  • Refined Microsoft Excel skills (xlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
  • Successfully partner with cross-functional teams, utilizing strong verbal communication to achieve shared goals
  • Process-oriented with high attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
  • Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite is a plus.

Nice to have:

Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite.

What we offer:
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
  • Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace
  • Company-wide week off a year
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • 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)
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Eligibility for annual bonus.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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