Zillow Group
Senior Accountant, Financial Products & Services Accounting
Zillow Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
About the teamJoin our dynamic and skilled accounting team at Zillow Group, where innovation meets collaboration in a fun, fast-paced tech and media environment! We work directly with teams throughout the Finance organization (including Financial Reporting, FP&A, Revenue, and Tax), as well as operational business partners across various product lines. Specifically, our team is responsible for:
Executing month-end close including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Facilitating the annual audits, state audits and quarterly reviews performed by auditors, including walkthroughs and the preparation of PBCs
Providing accounting support for new product launches
Ensuring finance integration for new and ongoing activities, including developing new processes and GL close activities to maintain SOX compliance.
About the role
Zillow Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our Financial Products and Services Accounting Team, reporting directly to the Financial Products and Services Accounting Manager. This role directly supports multiple regulated business lines, audits and accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, adaptable, and dependable nature, demonstrating the ability to:Adapt to change and lead and communicate competing deadlines effectively.Collaborate within a team-oriented environment or work independently as needed.Think critically and raise relevant questions and concerns.Complete tasks with perseverance and thoroughness in a constantly evolving environment.Conduct investigations and prepare flux analysis across various product lines.Review workpapers prepared by Staff Accountants.Specifically, the role will:Develop and/or improve procedures to monitor, receive and post inbound funds, and guarantee outgoing funds are released appropriatelyAssist in the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools, and reporting to verify complianceStay informed on industry regulatory updates and suggest updates to internal processes, policies, and systems as requiredIdentify and stay current on changes in industry regulations, and recommend updates to internal policies, procedures, policies, and systems based on new/adjusted requirementsPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end closeDrive optimization and automation of existing processes, ensuring sustainability with rapid business growth and new product launches, which will include working with partner teams to integrate and automate new business lines into accounting systemWork on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsInvestigate and prepare support for monthly variance analysisReview and prepare weekly, and monthly journal entries, cash transactions and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close processFoster cross-team relationships among Finance and other business partnersOwn and operate SOX controls as necessaryUndertake special projects and ad hoc assignments as requiredThis 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. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.
In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $75,100.00 - $119,900.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC 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
Talented using advanced Excel functions, with an interest and aptitude to work with large amounts of dataAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, data-driven organizationProven background in leading cross-functional projects or initiatives that involve financial processes or system implementationsBA/BS with a concentration in Finance or Accounting, CPA and CMA preferred4+ years' experience in public accounting, mid-to-large-sized tech, high-growth, insurance or audit company a plusAudit, Internal Audit or title and escrow accounting filing experience, highly preferredInterest and curiosity about new product launches and rapid growth industriesA commitment to self-development and mentoring others when neededExceptional written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of ASC 606 implementation and reviewWorkday or other ERP experience, preferredFamiliarity with a month-end close process, preferredSolid understanding of GAAP, preferredInvolvement with M&A and rolling out new products/programs, preferredAptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions, especially in situations involving financial discrepancies or inefficienciesAbility to prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet tight deadlines
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
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 helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
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. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 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, Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, 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 your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.
Executing month-end close including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Facilitating the annual audits, state audits and quarterly reviews performed by auditors, including walkthroughs and the preparation of PBCs
Providing accounting support for new product launches
Ensuring finance integration for new and ongoing activities, including developing new processes and GL close activities to maintain SOX compliance.
About the role
Zillow Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant to join our Financial Products and Services Accounting Team, reporting directly to the Financial Products and Services Accounting Manager. This role directly supports multiple regulated business lines, audits and accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, adaptable, and dependable nature, demonstrating the ability to:Adapt to change and lead and communicate competing deadlines effectively.Collaborate within a team-oriented environment or work independently as needed.Think critically and raise relevant questions and concerns.Complete tasks with perseverance and thoroughness in a constantly evolving environment.Conduct investigations and prepare flux analysis across various product lines.Review workpapers prepared by Staff Accountants.Specifically, the role will:Develop and/or improve procedures to monitor, receive and post inbound funds, and guarantee outgoing funds are released appropriatelyAssist in the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools, and reporting to verify complianceStay informed on industry regulatory updates and suggest updates to internal processes, policies, and systems as requiredIdentify and stay current on changes in industry regulations, and recommend updates to internal policies, procedures, policies, and systems based on new/adjusted requirementsPrepare daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of month-end closeDrive optimization and automation of existing processes, ensuring sustainability with rapid business growth and new product launches, which will include working with partner teams to integrate and automate new business lines into accounting systemWork on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factorsInvestigate and prepare support for monthly variance analysisReview and prepare weekly, and monthly journal entries, cash transactions and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close processFoster cross-team relationships among Finance and other business partnersOwn and operate SOX controls as necessaryUndertake special projects and ad hoc assignments as requiredThis 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. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.
In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $75,100.00 - $119,900.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC 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
Talented using advanced Excel functions, with an interest and aptitude to work with large amounts of dataAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, data-driven organizationProven background in leading cross-functional projects or initiatives that involve financial processes or system implementationsBA/BS with a concentration in Finance or Accounting, CPA and CMA preferred4+ years' experience in public accounting, mid-to-large-sized tech, high-growth, insurance or audit company a plusAudit, Internal Audit or title and escrow accounting filing experience, highly preferredInterest and curiosity about new product launches and rapid growth industriesA commitment to self-development and mentoring others when neededExceptional written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of ASC 606 implementation and reviewWorkday or other ERP experience, preferredFamiliarity with a month-end close process, preferredSolid understanding of GAAP, preferredInvolvement with M&A and rolling out new products/programs, preferredAptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions, especially in situations involving financial discrepancies or inefficienciesAbility to prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet tight deadlines
Get to know us
Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.
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 helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.
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. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. 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, Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, 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 your recruiter directly.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.
Applicants who receive job offers from Zillow Group will be asked to sign a Proprietary Rights Agreement which includes confidentiality, intellectual property assignment, customer and employee non-solicitation, and non-competition provisions. If you are contacted for a role at Zillow Group and wish to review a copy of the Proprietary Rights Agreement prior to receiving an offer, you may request a copy from your Recruiter.