Senior Accountant

Who you are

• Minimum 6 years of Accounting experience
• Experience in projects and project management is preferred
• Experience working with Product, Data Analytics, Technical Accounting teams
• Comfort working with big data in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment
• Being solution-oriented, self-motivated, and results-driven is essential
• Ability to grasp technical designs and simplify them into understandable concepts
• Bridges technical details and business perspectives to ensure alignment
• Proactive and resourceful self-starter with a strong work ethic, and a desire to grow
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven stakeholder management ability
• Takes ownership of responsibilities with a positive, independent, and inquisitive mindset
• Works independently and collaboratively with a strategic, "big picture" focus
• Familiarity with US GAAP and a strong understanding of month-end close procedures
• Strong proficiency in financial systems, with SAP S/4HANA experience preferred
• Fluent in both spoken and written English

What the job involves

• Join our Global Accounting Team in Amsterdam as a Senior Accountant for FinTech Projects. You will represent the Accounting function in the design, implementation, and launch of strategic business initiatives where Booking.com facilitates the fund flow between customers and partners
• You will be a key driver in securing the accounting integrity for every product launch and influencing the solution design to ensure long term scalability of systems & processes
• Act as a trusted and influential business partner to our internal and external stakeholders, driving projects with cross-functional collaboration and significant business impact
• Lead and own the design, implementation, and testing of large-scale business initiatives from an accounting perspective, ensuring a focus on long-term scalability
• Actively collaborate with stakeholders to define, align, and communicate accounting, reporting, and process requirements. Ensure new initiatives are supported by accurate and complete reporting, robust controls, and compliance standards that are implemented and maintained effectively
• Attend and lead project-related meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. Prepare comprehensive documentation for processes, data, fund flows, and related instructions to support clarity and consistency
• Collaborate closely with Data Analytics and Business Intelligence teams to design, implement, and test reporting solutions for new initiatives, ensuring their integration into the monthly closing process
• Address key accounting challenges as they arise, acting as a subject matter expert for the broader accounting team and supporting the Finance mission of achieving balance sheet and P&L excellence
• Oversee the monthly closing process for newly launched initiatives until they are fully transitioned to the operational month-end close team as part of standard operations
• Collaborate with external providers, including local accountants and auditors, to ensure compliance with all applicable local regulations
• Proactively identify, scope, and support the implementation of operational process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment to collectively achieve department goals and drive success together
• Please note that this list of duties is not exhaustive and you may be required to complete ad-hoc tasks as requested by your manager

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
• Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pension plan
• Annual paid time off
• Parental leave - 22 weeks
• Grandparent leave - 10 days
• Care leave - 10 days
• Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
• Anniversary leave
• Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
• Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
• Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
• Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
• Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
• Free access to online learning platforms
• Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
• Access to trainings and workshops
• Team development opportunities
• Local discount programs
• Game rooms in offices
• On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options