
Staff Accountant
KAYAK
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year
Tech Stack
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