KAYAK is hiring a
Associate Manager

Summary

Join KAYAK/OpenTable as an Associate Manager of Accounting to support the North America General Ledger team, manage two direct reports, and perform accounting tasks. This role offers growth opportunities for someone with a solid understanding of US GAAP, strong analytical skills, excellent communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 5+ years experience in industry and/or public accounting (Big 4 experience preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage at least one direct report

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the monthly close process for the North America GL team
• Manage several different accounting areas including but not limited to: cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, professional fees, payroll and commission entries and accruals
• Oversee and manage payroll accounting and liaise with the Payroll team
• Review and analyze monthly financial statements for the relevant areas of responsibility
• Assist in preparation and review of monthly balance sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses  for the relevant areas of responsibility
• Manage two direct reports by reviewing their work, providing timely feedback and supporting their career growth
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet reconciliations in FloQast, our close management system
• Provide suggestions for improvement to maximize accuracy and efficiency
• Assist with various ad hoc projects and implement suggested improvements

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Exceptional written and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, including task prioritization and effective time management
• Excitement to actively participate in projects to standardize and improve processes
• The ability to prioritize and lead multiple tasks to meet deadlines, and are solution focused
• NetSuite accounting software experience (a plus)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables, etc.) (preferred)

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation
• Day off on your birthday
• Company-matched retirement plans
• Company-wide week off each year
• Work from (almost) anywhere policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Headspace Subscription
• Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth
• Paid volunteer time
• Universal Paid Parental Leave