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Accountant

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Airbnb

Jun 22

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • $85K - $100K

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA/CA preferred
  • Public accounting experience preferred
  • Experience with Alteryx preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years experience
  • Strong verbal, written, analytical, organization and critical thinking skills
  • Self starter with the ability to form conclusions and present findings
  • Team player with the ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with ERP systems, Oracle Fusion
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for month end close
  • Perform financial statement variance analysis and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations and identify anomalies
  • Create and maintain systems and process documentation
  • Develop and implement process improvements
  • Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and other tasks as assigned
  • Collaborate with all parts of Finance and various parts of the business to ensure accurate financial statements
  • Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Accountant at Airbnb?

The main responsibilities of an Accountant at Airbnb include reconciling and analyzing various balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring transactions are processed and reported in the company's financial system, and solving complex financial problems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What skills are required to be successful as an Accountant at Airbnb?

Successful Accountants at Airbnb need to have outstanding problem solving skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to consistently meet deadlines, and the ability to work well under pressure. Additionally, proficiency with financial systems and software is required.

What team will an Accountant at Airbnb be a part of?

An Accountant at Airbnb will be part of the Core Financial team supporting the company's rapid and sustained global growth.

How can I stand out as a candidate for the Accountant position at Airbnb?

To stand out as a candidate for the Accountant position at Airbnb, highlight your problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Provide examples of your experience reconciling and analyzing financial accounts, as well as working with financial systems and software.

Airbnb is a community based on connection and belonging.

Travel & Leisure
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2007
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Airbnb is an online platform that connects travellers with unique lodging options and experiences offered by hosts worldwide. The company allows hosts to rent out their properties, whether it's a spare room, an entire house, or even an unusual accommodation like a treehouse or boat, to travellers seeking a more personalised and local experience. Airbnb's ultimate mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere, fostering a sense of belonging and cultural exchange among travellers and hosts. Their purpose is to enable people to explore new places, immerse themselves in different cultures, and build connections with local communities while offering hosts an opportunity to share their spaces and stories. By facilitating peer-to-peer hospitality, Airbnb aims to make travel more accessible, authentic, and enriching for people from all walks of life, while contributing to economic opportunities and sustainable tourism in various destinations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans

  • Paid volunteer time

  • Healthy food and snacks

  • Generous parental and family leave

  • Learning and development

  • Annual travel and experiences credit