KAYAK

Staff Accountant

KAYAK

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: New YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year

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About the role

  • 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.
  • 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 and FloQast is a plus.
Benefits
  • Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
  • Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
  • Company-matched retirement plans
  • Health, dental and vision insurance plans
  • 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!)
  • No meeting Fridays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Focus on your career growth:
  • Development Dollars
  • Leadership development
  • Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings
  • Travel Discounts
  • Employee Resource Groups
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
accounting entriesaccount reconciliationsGAAP principlesvariance analysisMicrosoft Excelxlookuppivot tablesaccounting softwareNetSuiteFloQast
Soft Skills
written communicationprioritizationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingverbal communicationattention to detailaccuracycollaborationcuriositywork ethic
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA