Staff Accountant

Kayak; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

KAYAK, the leading travel search engine, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the NORAM GL Accounting team. The role involves financial transactions, reconciliations, applying GAAP principles, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This opportunity is perfect for individuals eager to strengthen their accounting expertise and contribute to meaningful projects.

Benefits

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

Company-paid therapy sessions

Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

Travel Discounts

Company-wide week off a year

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of applicable professional experience in industry and/or public accounting.
• Experience with preparing accounting reconciliations and journal entries.
• Demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Record accurate and timely accounting transactions and accruals.
• Perform detailed profit and loss account analysis.
• Collaboratively support various accounting projects and global process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software experience (NetSuite preferred)

Job description

KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG), is the world’s leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We’re also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business.

As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world.

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.
• Applying critical thinking and your knowledge of US GAAP to ensure proper accounting treatment for all processes and transactions.

We are looking for a strong communicator who is interested in deepening their accounting expertise. The ideal candidate should possess a learning and growth mindset that drives them to challenge the status quo and improve processes. They should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and time management skills.

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.

Are you someone who is a strong communicator and is excited for a chance to strengthen your accounting knowledge? Then join us at KAYAK and help shape the future of travel!

In this role, you will:

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.

Please apply if:

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits and Perks

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year

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!)

Paid parental leave

Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday

Focus on your career growth:

Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings

Travel Discounts

Employee Resource Groups

Note for MA applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. The range for this United States located role is $72,000 - $88,000.

We offer a 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); and parental leave benefits. This role is eligible to be considered for an annual bonus.

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At OpenTable/KAYAK, we aspire to be a workplace that fosters inclusion and reflects the diverse communities we serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and perspectives is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users, partners, and teams. We strive to be an open and welcoming environment so that no matter who you are, you can be yourself.

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