Accountant

14101 Travelscape, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and travel reimbursement

Travel discounts

IATAN membership

Job summary

Expedia Group seeks an Accountant to join the Vrbo revenue accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. You will support core revenue accounting processes, gain expertise in revenue recognition, data analysis, and process improvements within a technology-driven travel company.

The role offers collaboration with Sales, FP&A, Product Management, Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, with opportunities to influence controls and reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Up to three years of accounting experience including internship or relevant reporting roles.
• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations and close activities.
• Experience reviewing transactional data, investigating variances and financial information.
• Proficient Excel skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Clear communication and collaborative approach with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly revenue close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze reconciliations for cash, revenue, deferred revenue, and related accounts.
• Assist with applying revenue recognition policies under US GAAP and other standards.
• Review data, investigate variances, and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Communicate accounting issues and escalate risks as needed.
• Support SOX controls, documentation, and audit-ready support.
• Assist with audits by gathering schedules and documentation.
• Partner with Sales, FP&A, Product, Legal, Tax, and Tech teams on data questions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and automate revenue accounting processes.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

SQL

Power Query

Tableau

Financial systems

Job description

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. 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. Our five Behaviors—Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together—help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction to the Team

The Traveler Business Team builds and drives growth for our global consumer businesses—Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. This division creates compelling and differentiated traveler value for each brand by setting the strategic vision, operating strategy, and plan. Responsibilities include investment allocation and prioritization, P&L accountability, and leading cross‑functional teams across Expedia Group, who are all held accountable to a single scorecard. Vrbo is seeking an Accountant to join its revenue accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, you will support core revenue accounting processes for our global online vacation rental business. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in revenue recognition, financial systems, data analysis, and process improvement within a technology‑driven travel company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close activities, including journal entries, close procedures, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze reconciliations for restricted cash, revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and related accounts.
• Assist with applying and documenting revenue recognition 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 elevate risks promptly and appropriately.
• Help maintain effective SOX controls, accounting documentation, and audit‑ready support.
• Support quarterly and year‑end audits by gathering schedules, documentation, and evidence.
• Partner with Sales, FP&A, Product Management, Legal, Tax, and technology teams to address accounting and data questions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve revenue accounting processes and reporting.
• Build knowledge of revenue systems, reporting tools, and data sources while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• 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.

Preferred

• Interest in developing expertise in revenue recognition 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.

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. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• An Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness and travel reimbursement.
• Travel discounts.
• International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership.

Learn more about life at Expedia Group at https://careers.expediagroup.com/life.

Accommodation requests

Expedia Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience. If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a request at https://expedia.service-now.com/askeg?id=job_accommodation.

Equal Opportunity

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I‑9 to confirm work authorization.

Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands—Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo—along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.

For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com.