Sr Accountant I

Expedia

You will be part of the Expedia Consumer Payments and Cash Accounting (CPAC) Team located in Bellevue, Washington. This Team is responsible for the accounting and analysis of Expedia’s worldwide cash receipts and consumer payment methods arising from merchant transactions. The Team’s main functions include:

Reconciling cash receipt transactions based on external reporting from payment processors and various internal reporting

Accounting and analyzing for transactions arising from various consumer payments methods such as credit cards, gift cards, points, etc.

Accounting for Intercompany transactions

Support Expedia’s projects related to the consumer payment space that promote the Company’s worldwide growth initiatives

Support quarterly and annual audits for SEC filings and other ad-hoc audits The Senior Accountant position will mainly be focused on Intercompany Accounting but will have exposures to areas indicated above. Responsibilities:

Prepare month-end close journal entries and reconciliations

Work cross-functionally to ensure intercompany transactions are appropriately accounted for

Investigate and resolve out-of-balance intercompany transactions

Collaborate with Systems Team to lead Intercompany Automation Project

Reconciling cash receipt transactions

Prepare flux analysis for month-end close

Research and prepare analysis as needed Qualifications:
BA or BS in Finance or Accounting required; CPA is preferred

At least 2-4 years of accounting-related experience

Demonstrate understanding of US GAAP and apply to accounting processes

Deep understanding of how intercompany transactions and relationships work

Strong communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to clearly articulate complex processes to audiences with varying level of understanding

Ability to establish and maintain cross-functional relationships

Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload

Strong excel skills and ability to work with large amount of data

Dedication to continuous process improvements and streamlining processes

Ability to think analytically to solve non-recurring and complex issues

VBA and/or MS Access experience is preferred

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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, or veteran status. 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.