Accountant – Financial Products and Services at Zillow

Accountant – Financial Products and Services

remote type

Remote

locations

Remote-USA

time type

Full time

job requisition id

P745968

About the team

Join our dynamic and skilled accounting team at Zillow Group, where innovation meets collaboration in a lively, fast-paced tech and real estate environment. We work directly with teams throughout the Finance organization (including Financial Reporting, FP&A, Revenue, and Tax) and operational business partners across the financial services and product lines. Specifically, our team is responsible for:
Driving 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 but not limited to the walkthroughs and the preparation of PBCs

Providing accounting support for Zillow’s regulated Financial Services, such as Mortgage Origination and Title & Escrow product lines

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 motivated Accountant to join our Financial Products and Services Accounting Team, reporting directly to the Manager, Financial Products and Services Accounting. This role directly supports multiple regulated business lines, audits, and accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive, multifaceted, and diligent nature, demonstrating the ability to:

• Adapt to change and manage and communicate contending priorities effectively.
• Collaborate within a team-oriented environment or work independently as needed.
• Think independently and critically to raise relevant questions and concerns.
• Complete tasks with efficiency and thoroughness in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Be inquisitive and conduct investigations to prepare fluctuation analyses for the financial statements.

Specifically, the role will:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of policies, procedures, tools, and reporting to verify compliance
• Stay informed on industry regulatory updates and suggest updates to internal processes, policies, and systems as required
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close related to expense recognition, intercompany, and regulated processes for mortgage and title & escrow
• Drive optimization and improve automation of existing processes, ensuring sustainability with rapid business growth and on-boarding new products, which will include working with partner teams to potentially integrate and automate new product lines into the accounting system
• Provide assistance on complex issues where analysis of processes or data requires an in-depth evaluation
• Investigate and prepare support for monthly variance analysis
• Cultivate cross-team relationships among Finance and other business partners
• Own and operate SOX controls as necessary
• Undertake special projects and ad hoc assignments as the need arises

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. 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 $63,500.00 – $101,500.00 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

• Versatile in using sophisticated Excel functions, with an interest and ability to work with large amounts of data
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, data-driven organization
• Proven background in assisting cross-functional projects or initiatives that involve financial process improvement
• BA/BS with a concentration in Finance or Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years’ experience in public accounting, mid-to-large-sized tech, high-growth, or a real estate company a plus
• Audit, Internal Audit, Regulated Financial, or Real Estate Services accounting experience, highly preferred
• Interest and curiosity about growing product lines and accelerated growth industries
• A dedication to self-development and receptive to feedback from leaders and peers
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Workday or other ERP experience preferred
• Experience with a fast-paced month-end close process is preferred
• Solid understanding of GAAP, preferred
• Curiosity about identifying issues and developing practical solutions, especially in situations involving financial discrepancies or inefficiencies
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet tight target dates

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.