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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 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.

The Global Accounting team is part of Expedia Group’s Global Finance Organization, which helps drive decisions and unlock growth across the business by owning the balance sheet, delivering data-driven insights, and expanding margins. Within that broader organization, this team supports some of Expedia Group’s most strategic and complex accounting matters, partnering closely with Corporate Development, Valuation, Legal, and finance stakeholders across the company.

This position sits within the Global Accounting group and reports to the Director of Accounting. The team plays a key role in evaluating acquisitions and other significant transactions, with responsibility across financial diligence, purchase accounting, valuation coordination, and technical accounting research. It is a highly collaborative team that helps shape accounting outcomes, support integration efforts, and provide clear guidance on issues that matter to the business.

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and report out on financial diligence performed on acquisition targets

• Coordinate and incorporate results of valuation work related to acquired intangible assets and goodwill

• Review key M&A agreements for accounting implications and be a resource to the Corporate Development team during contract negotiations related to accounting matters

• Perform purchase accounting allocation and monitor post-acquisition triggering events

• Coordinate integration efforts in post-acquisition period across key stakeholders both within Accounting and the broader Global Finance Organization

• Research and document conclusions reached on technical accounting matters primarily in the areas of Business Combinations, Revenue and Debt/Equity

Experience and qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, CPA or equivalent experience

• You have 8+ Years for Bachelor’s; 6+ Years for CPA

• Preferred: Public Accounting experience

• You are proficient in US GAAP particularly in the areas of Revenue, Business Combinations and Debt/Equity

• You are a self-starter with strong analytical skills, ability to dive deep, summarize and communicate important business insights, and above all else, remain flexible in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $155,000.00 to $217,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $248,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership. View our full list of benefits.

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.

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