Job Description
This individual will serve as an integral member of a team responsible for Priceline's general ledger accounting to ensure accurate and timely preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations.
Why this job’s a big deal:
The ideal candidate will thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and take ownership of his/her work. A successful candidate will possess the communication skills and business acumen necessary to interact with multiple teams within Priceline and across Booking Holdings. In this role, the individual will safeguard existing internal controls and will suggest improvements.
In this role you will get to:
• Record daily and monthly journal entries, as determined and assigned as per the process.
• Perform end-to-end as well timely reconciliation of Cash and bank balances to ensure that these are ready for the monthly close.
• Lead the meetings with the AP team in the US on the vendor payments and ensure timely resolution of their queries as well ensure effective follow up on the unresolved items.
• Ability to work with multiple currencies.
• Perform data analysis independently and provide meaningful insights.
• Ensure internal controls are effectively maintained for the assigned tasks.
• Provide support for the interim and year-end audits.
• Recommend improvements to the efficiency of accounting processes and timeliness of deliverables.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as they arise (e.g. automation, ERP implementation, etc.).
Who you are:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CA or Equivalent
• 1-3 years of related professional experience preferably with a GL team of an US MNC.
• Excel proficiency required
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Possess communication skills and business acumen necessary to interact with multiple teams within Priceline (examples include the product teams – hotels, flights, cars, and packages – as well as marketing, customer care, technology, and others) and third-party partners.
• Demonstrated history of living the values important to priceline.com: Customer, Innovation, Team,
Accountability and Trust. Unquestionable integrity and ethics.
• Preferably Experienced with Oracle, BlackLine, SAP 4/HANA, OneStream
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Who we are
WE ARE PRICELINE.
Our success as one of the biggest players in online travel is all thanks to our incredible, dedicated team of talented employees. Priceliners are focused on being the best travel deal makers in the world, motivated by our passion to help everyone experience the moments that matter most in their lives. Whether it’s a dream vacation, your cousin’s graduation, or your best friend’s wedding - we make travel affordable and accessible to our customers.
Our culture is unique and inspiring (that’s what our employees tell us). We’re a grown-up, startup. We deliver the excitement of a new venture, without the struggles and chaos that can come with a business that hasn’t stabilized.
We’re on the cutting edge of innovative technologies. We keep the customer at the center of all that we do. Our ability to meet their needs relies on the strength of a workforce as diverse as the customers we serve. We bring together employees from all walks of life and we are proud to provide the kind of inclusive environment that stimulates innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Priceline is part of the Booking Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKNG) family of companies, a highly profitable global online travel company with a market capitalization of over $80 billion. Our sister companies include Booking.com, BookingGo, Agoda, Kayak and OpenTable.
If you want to be part of something truly special, check us out!
Flexible work at Priceline
When we return to the office we will be in a fully flex mode, meaning you decide when to come to the office when it makes sense for you to do so - no minimum number of days in the office. Until then we are all working from home and will return to our flex mode when it is safe to do so.
Diversity and Inclusion are a Big Deal!
To be the best travel dealmakers in the world, it’s important we have a workforce that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all employees have the freedom to bring their individual perspectives, life experiences, and passion to work.
Priceline is a proud equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate the unique lenses through which our employees see the world. We’d love you to join us and add to our rich mix!
Applying for this position
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Associate Accountant | Priceline|com position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
