Senior Accountant

Expedia; Springfield (MO); Vor Ort; USD 66.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Expedia Group is seeking a revenue accounting professional to lead monthly close processes for high-volume transactions in Springfield, MO. You will apply revenue guidance, prepare reconciliations, and partner with Sales, FP&A, Product, Legal, Tax, and auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, process automation, and SOX compliance, with a pay range that reflects market and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• Four to seven years of corporate and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience applying revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience preparing revenue and deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience working with high-volume transactional revenue systems and performing data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret and research accounting guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred familiarity with SQL, Power Query, Tableau, or similar data and reporting tools.
• Preferred experience with SOX processes and controls.
• Preferred experience with eCommerce, marketplace, subscription, or other tech-enabled models.

Aufgaben

• Lead monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close activities, including invoicing, contract analysis, close procedures, and account reconciliations.
• Apply revenue recognition guidance and document appropriate accounting treatment for products and services.
• Prepare and analyze reconciliations for revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, bad debt expense, and related reserves.
• Implement scalable processes, automation, and reconciliation tools for the eCommerce Merchant business.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable accounting standards, and SOX requirements.
• Reconcile GAAP reporting to internal operating metrics and investigate variances.
• Improve systems and reporting tools to support accurate revenue recording and classification.
• Participate in testing and reviewing accounting entries for new eCommerce product releases.
• Support new product and system implementations by evaluating revenue accounting requirements.
• Respond to interim, quarterly, and year-end audit requests and collaborate with external auditors.
• Partner cross-functionally to research, resolve, and proactively address revenue-related issues.

Kenntnisse

Revenue recognition

Revenue reconciliations

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

SOX familiarity

SQL familiarity

Tableau familiarity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

Tools

SQL

Power Query

Tableau

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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.

As part of Vrbo’s revenue accounting team, you’ll help support the growth of our global online vacation rental business. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, you’ll lead key revenue accounting processes and collaborate with Sales, FP&A, Product Management, Legal, Tax, Technology, and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close activities, including invoicing, contract analysis, close procedures, and account reconciliations.
• Apply revenue recognition guidance and document appropriate accounting treatment for products and services.
• Prepare and analyze reconciliations for revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, bad debt expense, and related reserves.
• Implement scalable processes, automation, and reconciliation tools for the eCommerce Merchant business.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable accounting standards, and SOX requirements.
• Reconcile GAAP reporting to internal operating metrics and investigate variances.
• Improve systems and reporting tools to support accurate revenue recording and classification.
• Participate in testing and reviewing accounting entries for new eCommerce product releases.
• Support new product and system implementations by evaluating revenue accounting requirements.
• Respond to interim, quarterly, and year‑end audit requests and collaborate with external auditors.
• Partner cross‑functionally to research, resolve, and proactively address revenue‑related issues.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
• Four to seven years of corporate and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience applying revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience preparing revenue and deferred revenue reconciliations and journal entries.
• Experience working with high‑volume transactional revenue systems and performing data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret and research accounting guidance.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to deliver accurate, high‑quality work on time.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.
• Preferred familiarity with SQL, Power Query, Tableau, or similar data and reporting tools.
• Preferred experience supporting SOX processes and controls.
• Preferred experience with eCommerce, marketplace, subscription, or other technology‑enabled business models.
• Preferred experience participating in accounting system or product implementations.

The total cash range for this position in Springfield is $66,000.00 to $92,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $105,500.00, 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

Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership.

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.

About Expedia Group

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.

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.