Accountant

Expedia Group•Springfield, MO

7d•$55,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Expedia Group is a global travel company that helps travelers explore the world. The Traveler Business Team focuses on building and driving growth for global consumer businesses like Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. Vrbo is seeking an Accountant to join its revenue accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. This role will support core revenue accounting processes for the global online vacation rental business and offers an opportunity to develop expertise in revenue recognition, financial systems, data analysis, and process improvement within a technology-driven travel company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience.
Up to three years of accounting experience, including internship, public accounting, corporate accounting, or relevant financial reporting experience.
Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close activities.
Experience reviewing transactional data, investigating variances, or analyzing financial information.
Proficient Excel skills, with careful attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and follow-through.
Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with teammates and cross-functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Interest in developing expertise in revenue recognition and experience with U.S. GAAP.
Familiarity with SQL, Power Query, Tableau, financial systems, or similar reporting and data tools.
Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, process documentation, or process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Support monthly and quarterly revenue accounting close activities, including journal entries, close procedures, and account reconciliations.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze reconciliations for restricted cash, revenue, deferred revenue, accounts receivable, and related accounts.
Assist with applying and documenting revenue recognition policies under U.S. GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
Review transactional data, investigate variances and unusual activity, and resolve reconciliation differences.
Communicate accounting issues and escalate risks promptly and appropriately.
Help maintain effective SOX controls, accounting documentation, and audit-ready support.
Support quarterly and year-end audits by gathering schedules, documentation, and evidence.
Partner with Sales, FP&A, Product Management, Legal, Tax, and technology teams to address accounting and data questions.
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and improve revenue accounting processes and reporting.
Build knowledge of revenue systems, reporting tools, and data sources while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.