Senior Analyst, Global Tax Reporting, Global Provision

Are you a tax professional seeking your next challenge? Are you eager to apply your tax technical skills to solve new and unique challenges? Do you view changes in tax legislation as an opportunity to learn and grow? If so, then consider joining the Tax Team at Expedia Group.

Expedia Group has an exciting opportunity to join its Global Tax Reporting Team as a Senior Analyst. The Global Tax Reporting Team is part of the broader tax department and corporate finance at Expedia Group. Our team of tax enthusiasts is responsible for the global tax provision, U.S. income tax reporting (federal, state, and U.S. international reporting), tax controversy, mergers and acquisitions support, and special projects. Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting, the Senior Analyst will provide U.S. income tax support for planning / business initiatives, corporate transactions, legislative changes, and other special projects.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Director, Global Tax Reporting, the Senior Analyst will support the team in the end-to-end tax life cycle, focusing on the global income tax provision, and participating in all aspects of our work including income tax planning, financial reporting, federal and state income tax compliance, income tax controversy, and special projects.

As the Senior Analyst, you will partner with teams in Global Finance and Tax to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and achieve the goals and priorities of the Expedia organization.

The specific responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Financial Reporting:

  • Support the U.S. GAAP interim and annual income tax provision (ASC 740), including preparation of the effective tax rate, analysis of uncertain tax positions and valuation allowance, preparation of journal entries and disclosures.

  • Compute return-to-provision adjustments

  • Prepare tax account roll-forwards

  • Prepare payable and deferred proofs

  • Prepare internal control documentation for SOX compliance

• U.S. Tax Compliance:

  • Assist with taxable income calculations and forecasts

  • Prepare audit-ready workpapers in accordance the team’s documentation standards

• Planning and Legislative:

  • Prepare tax forecasts and scenario modeling

  • Research and analyze the tax effects of legislative changes

• Transactions:

  • Support transactions including mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, financing arrangements, and business initiatives.

  • Prepare calculations and memoranda documenting related tax effects.

  • Summarize the effective tax rate impacts and disclosure considerations.

• Tax Operations:

  • Support the evolution of tax technology tools and technological enhancements

  • Support ongoing process transformation

  • Prepare and maintain process documentation

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting or Tax

• CPA license preferred

• 3+ years of relevant experience, with a combination of Big4 public accounting and industry experience preferred

• Sufficient knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax concepts

• Ability to work successfully in a high-performing environment, with strong desire to learn and grow.

• Self-starter with strong critical thinking skills, problem solving abilities, and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Willingness to learn new software or systems

Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.View our full list of benefits.