Senior Accountant | Lonely Planet

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support financial accounting and analysis for Lonely Planet, a high-growth travel business unit within the organization’s portfolio.

This role has an immediate impact through collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams to complete recurring month-end close activities, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.

The position is open to remote or hybrid candidates (East Coast preference). Hybrid roles are based in the Charlotte area office. Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform revenue close procedures on-time and in accordance with US GAAP, including:
  • Revenue and deferred revenue journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Fluctuation analyses
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Participate in recurring month-end close activities
• Review and approve supplier invoices and requisitions for business operations
• Complete monthly Capex/CIP reconciliations
• Support annual audits
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of AR subledgers to the General Ledger
• Assist with accounting process redesign, documentation, and automation, including implementation of key systems
• Prepare monthly financial statements
• Provide financial support to business leaders for monthly forecasting and the annual operating plan
• Prepare ad hoc business case analyses, including financial models and analysis of business trends
• Review and analyze data from external sites
• Ensure adequate financial and internal controls
• Prepare presentations for management reviews and quarterly board meetings
• Perform financial analyses and special projects as requested
• Provide financial data to shareholders as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant experience with demonstrable success through progressively more responsible roles
• Proficiency using financial systems and reporting packages
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of public company accounting and reporting
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Good organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Workday, NetSuite and MySQL
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures

Compensation & Benefits

• Total Cash Compensation Range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
  • Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits (subject to eligibility requirements) include:

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Holiday pay
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service

Location

Remote or hybrid (East Coast preference). Hybrid is based in the Charlotte area office. Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours.