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Accountant

At Expedia Group, we help travelers explore the world, one journey at a time. As a global travel company powered by passionate people, trusted partnerships, and leading technology, we connect travelers, partners, and advertisers through our consumer brands, B2B network, and travel advertising business.

Here, you'll do meaningful work that helps millions of people discover, book, and experience travel with more ease, confidence, and joy. Our five Behaviors-Traveler First, Think Big, Operate with Excellence, Ownership Mindset, and Succeed Together-help foster a supportive environment where people can grow their careers and have the flexibility, benefits, and support to do their best work. Join us and build for travelers everywhere.

Introduction To The Team

The Traveler Business Team builds and drives growth for our global consumer businessesExpedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo. This division creates compelling and differentiated traveler value for each brand by setting the strategic vision, operating strategy, and plan. Responsibilities include investment allocation and prioritization, P&L accountability, and leading cross-functional teams across Expedia Group, who are all held accountable to a single scorecard.

Vrbo is seeking an Accountant to join its revenue accounting team in Springfield, Missouri. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, you will support core revenue accounting processes for our global online vacation rental business. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in revenue recognition, financial systems, data analysis, and process improvement within a technology-driven travel company.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• 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.

Experience And Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.