Senior Accountant II

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Prague, CZE
Hybrid
Senior level
AdTech • eCommerce • Information Technology • Travel • Generative AI
Powering global travel for everyone, everywhere.
The Role
The Senior Accountant II is responsible for statutory accounting compliance, preparing audit files, collaborating with teams, managing tax issues, and ensuring adherence to SOX controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Introduction to the team:
Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including
our Global Finance Org., Traveler and Partner Service Platform, 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 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. 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
  • Play a key role in onboarding Group companies into the established global accounting processes, including documenting process flows, establishing and maintaining relationships with external advisors and identifying efficiency improvement
  • Help the VAT team to review returns and post journals on an ad hoc basis
  • 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).
  • Implement, where appropriate, process improvements within the month-end cycle to increase efficiency and reduce hours
  • Ensure all SOX controls are maintained and adhered to

Experience and qualifications:
  • Bachelor's in ACA/ACCA, or related field; or equivalent related professional experience
  • Big 4 Public accounting 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.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.

Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™. © 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com. The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in ACA/ACCA or related field
  • Big 4 Public accounting experience preferred
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong communication skills

Expedia Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Expedia Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Expedia Group.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Wellness and travel perks are positioned as differentiators, with wellness and travel reimbursement, brand discounts, and IATAN access supporting work-life balance. Flexible schedules, commuter benefits, and onsite amenities further enhance lifestyle value.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-focused provisions include generous parental leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, childcare benefits, and caregiver support. Pet care leave and company-sponsored family events broaden the definition of family support.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Healthcare is described as inclusive, extending coverage to partners regardless of gender or marital status and offering fertility and transgender services. This breadth signals support for diverse life stages and identities.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
16,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1996

What We Do

Expedia Group powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

Why Work With Us

As travelers and technologists, we are passionate about making travel more seamless, accessible and memorable. We embrace different perspectives, celebrate new ideas, and empower every Expedian to drive meaningful change. The experiences we create bridge divides and broaden horizons – helping create unforgettable memories through travel.

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