Senior Staff Accountant

Who We AreWe believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.Tripadvisor provides a unique, global work environment that captures the speed, innovation, and excitement of a startup, at a thriving, growing and well-established industry brand.We’re looking for someone who wants to be busy but doesn’t want to be limited to busywork. You must be hard-working and eager to learn, as this position offers the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of tasks. The position will involve working with a number of different people and entities across the globe, so you must be adaptable and able to provide vision for dealing with new demands.As part of the Corporate Accounting team, you will have a variety of responsibilities in areas such as month-end close and account reconciliation, financial statement preparation, process improvement, as well as Sarbanes Oxley compliance.You will work regularly with accounting, tax, and audit personnel both internally and externally to resolve issues and gather the data needed to ensure accounting transactions are recorded timely and accurately.The role is demanding but rewarding. We’re looking for someone with a strong academic background and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. You must be a team-first person, as you’ll be joining a close-knit, highly collaborative group where you can immediately make meaningful contributions.What You’ll DoParticipate in the global month-end close process including booking month-end journal entriesReconcile, analyze and track assigned general ledger accounts and resolve any resulting discrepanciesSupport the preparation of multiple international statutory financial statements and related journal entriesDevelop and maintain relationships with internal and external parties across the globeMaintain fixed asset sub-ledger including reviewing invoices, performing monthly depreciation and reconcilingAssist with the documentation and monitoring of internal controlsProvide accounting support to internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end reviews, including preparation of supporting documentationOther general accounting projects and month-end close work as assignedHybrid role located at Tripadvisor HQ in NeedhamSkills And ExperienceBachelor’s degree in accounting with a demonstrated high level of academic success2-4 years of relevant experienceIntermediate level knowledge of all accounting functions and related internal controlsPublic accounting experience and/or CPA a plusHighly skilled in MS ExcelOrganized, productive and detail oriented and able to work independentlyStrong written and oral communication skills with ability to build customer and internal relationshipsAbility to meet designated deadlines and manage multiple projects to completionFlexibility to work well in a high growth environment with a small company feelIn addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:Grasps the essence of new information; recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development; seeks feedbackExhibits integrity though fair and ethical behavior toward others and a demonstrated sense of corporate responsibility and commitmentTreats colleagues and partners with respect: considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different peopleCan be relied upon to ensure that projects within areas of specific responsibility are completed in an appropriate and timely manner and acknowledges mistakes, learns from those events, and is able to move forward productivelyIdentifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant informationAbility to balance time to market with a solution and make the right trade-offs along the wayStrong analytical skills: understands and utilizes metrics relevant to roleClear communication through expression of facts and ideas in a clear, convincing and organized mannerGood business judgment when making decisions and always considers the relevance/impact of each decision on the businessWhat We OfferFlexible activity-based working fostered collaboration and productivityInclusive global travelers community welcoming diverse perspectivesCompetitive salary package including performance bonuses and equity planDevelopment programs, managerial courses, and learning seriesHealth insurance covers medical, dental, and vision for families (varies by country)Lifestyle Reimbursement Benefit for personal travel, and physical, mental, and financial wellnessSeveral paid time off programs, including time to bond with new children and care for family members. Paid public holidays, and year-end office shutdownEmployee assistance program for short-term counseling and free Calm app subscriptionState-of-the-art offices: dining, coffee points, and leisure areasWe strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at

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