Accountant - Remote, United States

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way.

The Community You Will Join: 

The Core Financial team is responsible on a global basis for payroll, equity administration, procurement, global risk assurance, accounting, financial reporting and technical accounting and policy

The Difference You Will Make:

Airbnb is looking for a highly qualified Accountant to join the Core Financial team supporting Airbnb’s rapid and sustained global growth. You will be responsible for reconciling and analyzing various balance sheet and P&L accounts and ensuring transactions are processed and reported in the company’s financial system. The ideal candidate will have outstanding problem solving skills and enjoys working in a challenging and fast–paced, high-growth environment. Strong attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines consistently and capability to work well under pressure is a must.

A Typical Day: 

• 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

Your Expertise:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• CPA/CA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Experience with …