Financial Operations Analyst

Expedia Group•Springfield, MO

2d•$55,000 - $88,000

About The Position

Expedia Group’s Expedia Business to Business Controllership team is seeking a Finance Analyst to support direct billing and cash settlement processes for B2B partnerships. The role supports receivables and payables operations, partner requests, user acceptance testing, and process improvement initiatives for B2B Loyalty Points partners. It includes supporting month-end close, coordinating AR/AP processes, communicating with partners and internal stakeholders, and contributing to the growth and evolution of the Loyalty Points operations business. The analyst prepares contractual results for strategic B2B partners and develops an understanding of the product and end-to-end business processes. The position is based in Springfield, Missouri, reports to the Finance Manager of B2B Controllership, and works closely with Account Management, Accounting, Corporate Accounts Payable/Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Technology, Oracle, Product, and Commercial teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and month-end close processes.
At least 2 years of professional Finance or Accounting experience.
Basic understanding of accounting principles, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.
Intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and ability to maintain focus on key business goals and objectives amid change.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to transform raw data into meaningful business insights.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial reporting and process execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle, Business Objects, Tableau, or similar financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Support partner requirements for billing, cash receipts, cash settlements, automated reporting, and reconciliations.
Prepare, distribute, and maintain the daily aging report for the EPS Loyalty portfolio, including partial ownership of reporting accuracy, remediation tracking, and aging-related business insights.
Prepare monthly accounts receivable snapshot reports and support analysis of receivable trends.
Assist with month-end close activities, including AR and AP reconciliations, accrual support, account analysis, and other close-related responsibilities.
Support the execution and monitoring of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Assist with new partner intake, including setup for billing, cash settlement, and daily and monthly reporting packages.
Partner with multiple teams to monitor and evaluate the quality of financial outputs and drive process improvements.
Support automation, enhancement, and operational development of the EPS Loyalty Points business in collaboration with Oracle, Product, Technology, Commercial, and Accounting teams.
Support process improvements for the points burn process and related settlement activities, helping identify scalable solutions.
Participate in user acceptance testing for system enhancements and new partner implementations.
Manage partner inquiries and collaborate with account managers and internal stakeholders to resolve billing and settlement issues.
Support ad hoc analyses, reporting requests, and strategic initiatives across EPS Enterprise Solutions.