SmarterTravel, a TripAdvisor Company, offers travelers a portfolio of travel sites to help them find the right trip at the right price. We are a team of passionate professionals who push and drive and innovate like a start-up, but we also have a track record of success and we benefit from being a part of a large, public company.

We are seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations in our Boston location. The ideal candidate has outstanding attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, thrives in a fast paced environment and embraces challenges. This position will have a broad range of responsibilities. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage the accounting operations to support the day to day running of the business
• Ensure timely and accurate month end closing process
• Review monthly balance sheet and P&L
• Reconcile high risk accounts
• Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of relevant process change, policies and procedures
• Work with cross-functional groups to ensure that existing and new business initiatives are in compliance with internal controls
• Provide accounting support to internal and external auditors during quarterly and year-end reviews relating to compliance and financial statement audits, including preparation of supporting documentation
• Oversee a small accounting team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Public accounting experience and/or CPA a plus
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years experience managing a team
• Strong understanding of GAAP and and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Highly skilled in MS Excel
• Flexible and open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods accordingly
• Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Ability to learn new tools quickly

At SmarterTravel, we have built an open & collaborative environment and we hire the people we want to work with (not just the ones with the right qualifications), but who also think different to us and challenge the status quo. We empower people, giving the support and autonomy needed to succeed. We embrace data to make decisions and overcome obstacles. We choose speed over perfection, but not at the expense of quality. We do what we do well, but we’re always looking to make it better. Let us know if you’d like to help.

SmarterTravel is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or musical preferences. We think a diverse team builds a better product.

*** This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. ***

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