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Staff Accountant

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KAYAK

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Location:
United States, New York

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Category:
Finance

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

72000.00 - 88000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

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, such as 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, and applying critical thinking and your knowledge of US GAAP to ensure proper accounting treatment for all processes and transactions.

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)
  • 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 with a high level of attention to detail
  • 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
  • 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 - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!)
  • 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
  • Free lunch 5 days per week
  • Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym, multi-purpose room, in-building Starbucks, and more

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 17, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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