Senior Accountant

Zillow

46d•Remote

About The Position

Zillow Group is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Accounting, this role supports key activities within the corporate accounting function. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, experience with international accounting, and a proactive mindset. Specifically, the role will: 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
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
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

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
experience with Workday or other ERP systems preferred
Audit or internal audit experience preferred

Responsibilities

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