Staff Accountant

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, Cheap flights and Hotels Combined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is at our core 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.

• 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 exemplify curiosity; asking “why?” as opposed to being satisfied with how things have always been done. They should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, time management skills, and work ethic.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position is expected to work closely with the Technical Accounting and Consolidation/Reporting teams, Fin Ops, FP&A, Information Technology, Legal, and other teams globally.

This role is required to commute to our Norwalk, CT office at least 3 times per week.

• 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).
• Assist in the following:
• 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.

• 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 Net Suite and Flo Qast is a plus.

• 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 Spring Health
  • Company-paid subscription to Head Space
  • Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a…