Zillow Hiring for Accountant Job at Remote Full Time

About the team

We are a team of skilled accounting professionals and fun people within the Controller organization who enjoy working in a congenial environment within an innovative, fast-paced tech and media company. We work in a highly collaborative environment and work directly with teams throughout the Finance organization (including Financial Reporting, Tax, Technical Accounting, Revenue, and FP&A), as well as Engineering, Marketing, Sales, and Corporate Applications teams across various product lines. Specifically, our team is responsible for:

• Completing month-end close responsibilities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Participating in the annual audit and quarterly reviews performed by our auditors, including walkthroughs and the preparation of PBCs
• Finance integration of new activity, including the creation of new processes and GL close activities

We are a fast-paced and rapidly-growing organization where you can make a difference to our business by using your experience in accounting, analysis, compliance, and reporting!

About the role

Zillow Group is seeking a Corporate Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, this position is responsible for the cash and investments reconciliation process and assists with various operating expenses, such as Events and Prepaids. This position requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, an interest in corporate accounting, and motivation to contribute to a constantly evolving business. Specifically, the role will:

• Prepare ad hoc bank transactions and reconcile bank accounts during the month
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
• Lead investigations into and prepare flux analysis for certain operating expenses
• Pursue optimization and automation of existing processes
• Cultivate cross-team relationships among Finance and business stakeholders
• Own and operate SOX controls as necessary

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice which must be identified to the Company. Employees may live in any of the 50 US States, with limited exceptions. In certain cases, an employee in a remote-designated job may need to live in a specific region or time zone to support customers or clients as part of their role.

In Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City the standard base pay range for this role is $61,600.00 – $98,400.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location.

Who you are

• Strong Excel skills with an interest and aptitude for working with large amounts of data
• BA/BS with a concentration in Finance or Accounting
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• 2+ years’ experience in public accounting, mid-to-large-sized tech or high-growth company
• Audit or Internal Audit experience, desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Workday or other ERP experience preferred
• Experience with a month-end close process preferred
• CPA, with a solid knowledge of GAAP preferred
• Able to work with a high sense of urgency while maintaining outstanding attention to detail
• Has a proactive approach and can multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in an evolving environment
• Capable of prioritizing conflicting responsibilities and independently driving toward deadlines in a hyper-growth environment

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do is helping people move from dreaming to transacting — and no matter what job you’re in, you will play a critical role in making this vision a reality.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022 list, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, honoring the Best Places to Work in 2022, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index 2022, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index and Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality 2022, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at RecruitingAccessibility@zillowgroup.com.

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