Zillow

Staff Accountant

Zillow

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • Connecticut • United States

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Salary

💰 $70,500 - $112,500 per year

About the role

  • Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records within the general ledger and perform account analysis to investigate variances with guidance from senior team members
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and help resolve discrepancies
  • Assist in preparing financial reports and supporting schedules, including deliverables commonly used in audit and review processes
  • Support compensation-related accounting activities for the accounting organization, including payroll-related journal entries and accruals, with guidance from senior team members
  • Help maintain documentation and support internal controls and audit requirements, including work related to regulated entities
  • Contribute to close optimization efforts, including identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, standardize processes, and strengthen controls
  • Assist with accounting tasks related to international subsidiaries and foreign currency transactions, and participate in ad hoc projects and other accounting tasks as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience (public accounting and/or industry; internships may supplement but not replace core experience)
  • Basic understanding of GAAP accounting principles
  • Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, filters, and core formulas to organize and analyze data
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to follow established processes while applying sound judgment
  • Demonstrated initiative and comfort working through ambiguous problems—gathering context, proposing options, and then partnering with your manager rather than relying solely on step-by-step direction
  • Strong communication skills and willingness to learn and grow in a team environment
  • Openness to using modern tools (e.g., AI or automation features in spreadsheets and financial systems) to improve efficiency and communication
  • Comfortable working Pacific Time–aligned hours during month-end and quarter-end close, including staying past your local 5pm when needed to meet close deadlines
Benefits
  • equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingGAAP accounting principlesaccount analysisforeign currency transactionsclose optimizationpayroll-related accountingaccrualsfinancial records maintenance
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillssound judgmentinitiativeproblem-solvingcommunication skillsteam collaborationadaptabilitywillingness to learnprocess adherence
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Financerelated field degree