Senior Fixed Asset Accountant at Booking Holdings

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fixed Assets Accounting, US GAAP, Local GAAP, Technical Accounting, SAP S/4HANA, Excel, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Integrity, Process Improvements, Financial Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Audit Support, Accounting Policy, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

{Hybrid & EMEA Shifts} Job Overview Booking Holdings is currently undergoing a Finance Transformation initiative that will drive effective finance support for business management; promote strong governance and control in the organization; and have a world-class finance organization in terms of execution and efficiency. As part of this initiative, the newly formed Global Business Services team will provide centralized operational accounting processes from our Center of Excellence in Bengaluru, India. This role will be responsible for handling the operational accounting processes for our Fixed Assets accounting. This individual will serve as an integral member of a team responsible for the fixed assets accounting of Booking Holdings and our subsidiaries ($1.9B portfolio), to ensure accurate and timely preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations. 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 across Booking Holdings and our subsidiaries. Key Responsibilities The Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets Accounting will be responsible for: Operational accounting spanning the entire fixed assets lifecycle. Maintaining the fixed assets subledger globally across all brands. Ensuring accounting in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP and compliance with both internal and external requirements. Managing footnote information for SEC filings, as well as information for local statutory filings. Placing assets in service based on completion of milestones by facilities, technology and development teams; Retiring assets in accordance with accounting policy. Assessing and consistently applying accounting treatment for fixed assets, and ensuring decisions align with accounting policy. Fielding fixed assets accounting inquiries and addressing complex accounting issues. Review of fixed assets purchase orders to ensure proper coding and other classification, such as internal order numbers, cost centers, and business areas. Generating and reviewing monthly fixed assets entries; distributing monthly and quarterly close reports, including reconciliations, disclosures, and other related reports to brand accounting teams. Reconciling assigned balance sheet accounts monthly; resolving reconciling items on a timely basis. Prepare and maintain fixed asset roll forward reconciliations. Preparing monthly variance explanations for income statement and balance sheet accounts including providing financial details to leaders to facilitate business decisions. Executing standardized control procedures, and ensuring internal controls are effectively maintained for assigned tasks. Ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Supporting internal and external audit requirements. Partnering with the Global Process Owner on various initiatives. Supporting and engaging in complex and cross-functional innovation and improvement projects in accounting and across finance. Partnering with the Real Estate and Technology teams to provide financial analysis on the fixed assets portfolio to help drive decisions at the Senior Management level. Partnering with Technical accounting to ensure completeness and accuracy of complex accounting assumptions. Enacting continuous process improvements across the fixed assets accounting functions and cross-functionally in conjunction with other teams, when applicable. Interfacing with cross-functional teams, including Tax, FP&A, P2P, Real Estate and Technology. Knowledge and Skills Minimum 5+ years of related professional experience, preferably with a GL or technical accounting team of a US Multinational Company* Chartered Accountant / BCOM / BBA degree Understanding of US GAAP. Experience with ASC 360 and ASC 350, preferred. Technical accounting experience, preferred. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is mandatory and with OneStream, and BlackLine is good to have. Excel proficiency required. Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools, preferred. Detail-oriented, strong analytical skills Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment Accountability and Trust. Unquestionable integrity and ethics. Pre-Employment Screening If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

Responsibilities

The Senior Fixed Asset Accountant will manage operational accounting processes for fixed assets, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local regulations. This role involves preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and collaborating with various teams to support financial decisions.