Media Billing Specialist

The Media Billing Specialist is a crucial role in our growing internal media buying team, working directly with our Expedia Group team members to manage the full media billing cycle and budget reporting.

Are you analytically minded? Do you love to work with multiple partners at a time? If you are organized and proficient with MediaOcean buy management platform, Then we have the right role for you!

What you'll do:

• You will manage the full cycle of media billing (purchase orders, accruals, vendor payments, and final reconciliation) for the Americas region (US, Canada, and LATAM markets)

• You will work with media buyers to obtain all proper buy documentation (signed buy authorizations) to comply with audit requirements

• You will ensure media vendor invoices are processed and paid on time (per vendor contracts); follow up on any missing vendor invoices

• Collaborating with media buyers to reconcile media buys to billing, you will confirm Expedia receives negotiated makegoods and accurate invoices

• You will set up and effectively manage all the Americas media purchase orders, billing, and budget reports; reconcile billing to budget reports; handle all media buy audit requests

• You will prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis where needed

• You will act as liaison between media vendors, Expedia Brand team, and corporate billing and procurement operations

Who you are:

• You have a minimum of 2 years of experience with MediaOcean (or similar buy management platform)

• You are proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, with outstanding skills in Excel

• You have strong organizational and analytical skills; detailed-oriented

• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• You demonstrate an ability to write concise, informative, and numerically accurate reports

• You are able to multi-task, work independently, and be proactive

• You know how to interact and communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors

• B.S. / B.A in Accounting/Finance required

• Knowledge of basic Accounting Principles

• Familiarity with accounting compliances preferred (e.g. Sarbanes Oxley)

• Minimum of 2-3 years in media billing

Why join us:   

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people.  We are a global travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business.  Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and bring the world within reach – that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them the tools to do so.   

Whether you're applying to work in engineering or customer support, marketing, or lodging supply, at Expedia Group we act as one team, working towards a common goal; to bring the world within reach.  We relentlessly strive for better, but not at the cost of the customer.  We act with humility and optimism, respecting ideas big and small.  We value diversity and voices of all volumes. We are a global organization but keep our feet on the ground so we can act fast and stay simple.  Our teams also have the chance to give back on a local level and make a difference through our corporate social responsibility program, Expedia Cares. 

If you have a hunger to make a difference with one of the most loved brands in the world and to work in the dynamic travel industry, this is the job for you. 

Our family of travel brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Egencia®, trivago®, Vrbo®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Hotwire®, Expedia® Media Solutions, CarRentals.com™, Expedia Local Expert®, Expedia Cruises™ and SilverRail Technologies, Inc. For more information, visit www.expediagroup.com. 

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Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 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.