Associate Accountant

Expedia • Springfield, MO

11d

About The Position

Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us. Associate Accountant Are you a motivated accounting professional looking to join a dynamic team with one of the world's leading travel companies? Expedia's Consumer Payment and Cash Accounting (CPAC) Team is seeking an Associate Accountant. We are responsible for the accounting and analysis of Expedia's worldwide cash receipts and consumer payment methods arising from merchant transactions. Introduction to the Team Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability. The Consumer Payment and Cash Accounting (CPAC) Team plays a critical role in Expedia's financial operations. We account for and analyze transactions from global consumer payment methods (credit cards, installments, gift cards, loyalty points, etc.), record and analyze treasury activities (investments, hedging, intercompany), and reconcile cash receipts using payment processor reports and internal systems. Our team supports projects related to consumer payment methods that enable Expedia's global growth and provides essential support for quarterly and annual SEC audits. In this role, you will:

Requirements

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly explain complex processes to varied audiences
• Analytical problem-solving abilities to handle non-recurring and complex issues
• Dedicated to continuous improvement and process streamlining
• Skilled at building and maintaining cross-functional relationships with a customer-focused approach
• Highly organized with effective time management; able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and how to apply it to accounting processes
• Work both collaboratively and autonomously in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, complex functions) and comfort working with large data sets
• AA or BA degree in Accounting or Finance or related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Accounting-related work experience
• Experience using AI tools to enhance daily work

Responsibilities

• Reconcile daily credit card settlement reports to cash received and research differences
• Partner with Global Payments Operations to ensure timely settlement files and funding
• Lead meetings with Global Payments Operations and Engineering to troubleshoot issues in the internal cash reconciliation tool
• Perform ad hoc analysis on unusual transactions for business partners
• Prepare month-end journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare documentation support for quarterly reviews, year-end audit, and SOX compliance
• Collaborate with Treasury to ensure treasury-related events are accurately recorded
• Perform User Acceptance Testing on new or updated accounting processes

Benefits

• full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program
• wellness & travel reimbursement
• travel discounts
• International Airlines Travel Agent ( IATAN ) membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree