Technical Accountant (m/w/d)
trivago N.V.
Technical Accountant (m/w/d)
Technical Accountant (m/w/d)
trivago N.V.
trivago N.V.
- DüsseldorfOffice locations
- Full-time
- Midlevel and SeniorYou need at least 3-5 years of working experience.
- Hybrid workYou need to come to the office every week.
Our Accounting team plays a crucial role in ensuring trivago’s financial accuracy and compliance. As a Technical Accountant specializing in US GAAP, you’ll tackle complex accounting challenges and lead initiatives that have significant impact across the organization. You’ll work on tasks of large scope while applying advanced accounting concepts and exercising your problem-solving skills. Your expertise in US GAAP will be pivotal as we navigate the complexities of SEC reporting and financial compliance. If you’re passionate about accounting excellence, thrive in an international business environment, and enjoy challenging work with substantial autonomy, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact at trivago.
Tasks
- Be our subject-matter expert: Research and interpret US GAAP accounting standards to guide the team on complex questions and scenarios
- Collaborate and communicate: Develop clear, practical documentation and explain technical topics to finance and non-finance colleagues. You’ll also deliver training sessions as needed
- Lead important projects: Drive cross-functional initiatives to ensure proper accounting for new or unusual transactions and support the implementation of new standards
- Stay up to date: Monitor new accounting rules and assess their impact on our financial statements and reporting processes
- Strengthen compliance: Help develop and review accounting policies and disclosures to keep our reporting accurate and up to standard
Requirements
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- At least 5 years’ experience in a publicly-listed company or large public accounting firm, working with US GAAP
- Strong technical understanding of US GAAP and hands-on experience applying it
- Fluent English with excellent documentation and communication skills
- Ability to explain technical matters clearly and work well with people at all levels
- Well-organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Application process
- One-way video interview
- Recruiter call
- Hiring manager screening call
- First interview with the hiring team
- Case study assignment
- Second interview with stakeholders
labels:relevantSkills
labels:requiredLanguages
Benefits
Flexible Working Hours
We have flexible working hours and self-determined vacation days to enable you to manage your own productivity. With our hybrid work model, you can split your time between home and the office – as long as you’re in the office 3 days per week for in-person collaboration. We also offer further flexibility for parents of young children and talents with severe disabilities or health conditions.
Workation
On top of our flexible hours and hybrid setup, you’ll be able to spend up to 20 working days outside of Germany in selected countries.
Professional Development
Your development is our priority. Whether it’s developing in your position, or simply expanding a skill set, you’re supported along the way. You’ll have access to our massive online library including 90k+ courses from online platforms like LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly’s, Coursera, and Frontend Masters. We also offer in-person learning experiences like our annual Tech Get Together, International Women’s Day event, workshops, conferences, guilds, our popular German classes, and the campus library.
Job-Ticket
Talents also have the option to get a monthly subsidised company travel ticket that offers unlimited access to all local transport within a specific region, depending on the price level that you choose.
Events
Our events range from four core events, internal exchanges and tech get-togethers, to after-work events and hangouts with our affinity groups. Whether it’s at annual trivago on tour to secret destinations or during sponsored team events – we always make time to have fun together as a team!
Pension Plan
All our talents have the opportunity to invest in their future by taking part in trivago’s company pension model. Next to the state pension that is already deducted from your gross salary, and is mandatory for every talent, trivago offers a company pension that is voluntary. This means that you get to choose the pension level, and we’ll contribute a set amount.
Employee Discounts
Our talents have access to various discounts ranging from sport memberships and food apps, to local entertainment and transport. trivago is a member of a corporate benefits platform, offering our talents special discounts on travel, fashion, entertainment, homeware, tech gadgets and more.
Canteen
Our on-campus canteen has various heavily-subsidised meal options to choose from so that you don’t have to prepare food for yourself every week!
Umzugsunterstützung
We annually help many people relocate to Düsseldorf from across the world. We understand that you might be leaving your comfort zone by moving from far away to join us, so we offer you support for relocation and settling down in a new country and city. You’ll be supported with topics like getting a visa and work permit, a newcomer’s loan and a relocation reimbursement budget to help cover flights and moving expenses.
Daycare
Besides relocation support for their families, trivago parents can also benefit from information and support for finding a Kindergarten, generous parental leave policies, learning content tailored to family life, prenatal yoga classes, family events and more. Find out more about our benefits for parents here.
Health Program
We make it easy to maintain a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance, thanks to 30+ complimentary sports classes ranging from golf to beach volleyball, a fully equipped gym, a running track and access to online therapy and meditation apps. If you just need a break to recharge your batteries, we have our barista bar, multicuisine canteen and activity areas, where talents can blow off some steam.
Additional Benefits
During your onboarding week you’ll meet fellow newcomers and spend the week getting to know all parts of the business through presentations and challenges. Once you’re onboarded, you’ll have access to a supportive network of colleagues who will help you with reflection and learning for long-term development.
Meals
Well-Connected by Public Transport
Dogs Allowed
Parking
Freie Getränke
Languagecourses
trivago N.V.
Instaffo is the leading job platform for tech, marketing and sales in Germany since 2017. The platform ensures that the right talents and companies come together quickly.
