Senior Accountant I
Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including our Global Finance Org., Legal Team, Strategy and Corporate Development Team, and People & Places Org.
We are looking for a dedicated, independent, and thorough Statutory reporting enthusiast! In this position, you will have primary responsibility for statutory accounting compliance for a number of standard companies within the Expedia Group. You will be involved in various projects to improve processes to demonstrate your ability to innovate and be creative.
In this role, you will:
•Liaise with external auditors, coordinating the collection of all data and explanations requested, and preparing the audit file to support these. With your manager assistance, you will also be the primary contact for audit queries
•Interact with other teams (finance or non-finance teams) and external advisors when needed to have the information readily available on a timely basis for the preparation of the statutory accounts
•Work closely with the International Tax team on any corporation tax issues relating to the companies within your scope
•Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, reviewing monthly P&L and Balance Sheets, per company, prior to close – to ensure these are as expected and to assist the Corporate Accounting team in identifying errors or omissions
•Where a company's primary bookkeeping function is outsourced, communicate on a monthly basis with external advisors on local GAAP differences and local compliance (document retention, local Tax compliance, etc)
•Ensure all SOX controls are maintained and adhered to
Experience and qualifications:
•University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; ACA/ACCA qualification or equivalent is an advantage
•Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience
•Big 4 audit experience preferred
•Fluency in English is required
•Ability to use accounting knowledge and previous experience to add value and assist in meeting the department's objectives while working in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and high-growth organization
•Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, and similar functionality)
•Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, capable of clearly articulating complex processes
•Second spoken language is a plus
Please note that this role is only available in the following locations: Prague, in alignment with our flexible work model which requires employees to be in-office at least three days a week.
The total cash range for this position in Prague is Kč584,500.00 to Kč818,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to Kč935,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role. Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Benefits and perks
Expedia Group offers benefits and perks designed to support employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness and travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and International Airlines Travel Agent Network (IATAN) membership.
About Expedia Group
Expedia Group includes three flagship consumer brands - Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo - along with a leading B2B travel business and travel advertising offerings. Across our brands and business, we help travelers explore the world with confidence and ease.
