Staff Accountant, KAYAK

Staff Accountant

KAYAK

Location:

United States, Stamford

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

75000.00 - 90000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

KAYAK is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our Technical and Global Accounting process. This role will own many aspects of general ledger-related activities, such as: proper application of US GAAP in complex accounting areas, recording accounting transactions (monthly, quarterly, annual), performing balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis, using knowledge in applying critical thinking to processes and transactions, and assistance in technical accounting research.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare accounting entries and account reconciliations for assigned accounts, primarily relating to areas such as revenue recognition, accounts receivable and credit losses, marketing and marketing contract review.
Has an understanding of the accounting and application of GAAP for their areas and identifies when additional research is needed (new agreements or new factors).
Assist in research and propose resolution for discrepancies or identified issues, questions or new situations.
Assist in the preparation of summaries or commentary of changes or fluctuations for senior management and reviews.
Assists in quarterly and annual audit inquiries.
Collaboratively support Accounting Managers in various accounting projects and global process alignment and improvement initiatives.
Work cross-functionally with and support our business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting.
Assist with the development, maintenance and documentation of all policies and procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Identify areas for operational improvement, provide recommendations and execute on the changes.
Deliver on ad-hoc projects as necessary.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
2-3 years of applicable professional experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Prioritization skills and are interested in projects to standardize and optimize workflow
Refined Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience with preparing accounting reconciliations and journal entries
A curiosity to learn more about and assist in technical accounting research
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
Ability to successfully collaborate cross-functional teams
High work standards and strong work ethics
Process-oriented mind set with high attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite is a plus.

What we offer:

Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year
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
Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday
Paid volunteer time
Development Dollars
Leadership development
Access to thousand of on-demand e-learnings
Travel Discounts
Employee Resource Groups
Free lunch 5 days per week
Beautiful office in the Empire State Building with lots of building amenities, such as a gym, multi-purpose room, and in-building Starbucks

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Job Posted:

March 19, 2025

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