
Senior Accountant
Zillow
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $83,200 - $132,800 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead components of the month-end and quarter-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support international accounting and reporting for foreign subsidiaries, including ownership of related journal entries and reporting
- Perform and review flux analysis for operating expenses and balance sheet accounts, investigating and explaining variances to management
- Partner with Tax, Financial Reporting, and Technical Accounting on matters related to international operations, compliance, and reporting requirements
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation to enhance efficiency, scalability, and controls
- Own and operate SOX controls as needed, including evaluating control design and execution and supporting audit requests
- Serve as a point of contact for internal and external auditors for assigned areas
- Build strong relationships with Finance and business stakeholders and provide accounting guidance as needed
Requirements
- BA/BS with a concentration in Accounting or Finance
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including public accounting and/or experience at a mid-to-large-sized tech or high-growth company
- Experience supporting month-end close processes in a complex environment
- Experience with international accounting, intercompany transactions, and/or global entities
- CPA preferred
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience with Workday or other ERP systems preferred
- Audit or internal audit experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters to non-accountants
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance, and location
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesaccount reconciliationsflux analysisU.S. GAAPfinancial reportingmonth-end close processesinternational accountingintercompany transactionsSOX controlsaudit
Soft Skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailproactiveself-directedrelationship buildingability to manage multiple prioritiesability to explain accounting matters
Certifications
BA/BS in AccountingCPA