Tax Reporting and Compliance Senior

About the team

Come join an exciting company and be part of the Tax Team at Zillow Group! We are a collaborative, forward-thinking, and growth-minded team working on interesting and complex tax issues. The Senior will be part of a fast-paced and dynamic Tax Team which is well positioned to help our business achieve Zillow’s mission -- to help customers buy, sell, or rent to get into their next home. Zillow, the top real estate website in the U.S., is building an on-demand real estate experience. Whether selling, buying, renting or financing, customers can turn to Zillow to find and get into their next home with speed, certainty and ease.

About the role

Zillow Group is looking for a Tax Senior who is driven to succeed with a proven ability to manage large workloads, prioritize effectively, communicate clearly and proactively deliver outstanding results in a fast-paced, growing company.  This individual should be able to learn complex processes quickly and take on new tasks while also handling recurring functions. In this role you will prepare quarter and year-end reporting, prepare indirect tax returns, assist in overseeing annual compliance which is prepared externally, assist with tax mail, notices and researching tax technical topics.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare tax account journal entries and reconciliations

• Assist with tax mail, including research and completion of tax notices

• Maintain internal controls and document internal tax policies and procedures

• Assist with data collection from internal departments and divisions to satisfy compliance needs ( to the extent prepared by external consultants)

• Prepare indirect tax returns 

• Manage income tax compliance and reporting calendar

• Preparation / review of estimated payments and extensions for federal and state income taxes

• Document and prepare income tax calculations under ASC 740 on a quarterly and annual basis

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 $88,200.00 - $140,800.00 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

• 2-3 years income and indirect tax work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Masters in Tax preferred 

• CPA or LLM, a plus

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, required

• Knowledge of IRS and GAAP regulations/requirements for publicly held companies

• Great problem solving and analytical skills to analyze information, draw conclusions, and develop concrete recommendations

• Solid time-management skills to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth and constantly evolving environment

• Ability to work independently, with general direction and guidance

• Knowledge of Income tax provision (ASC 740), a plus

• RIA Checkpoint and BNA research platforms, a plus

• Experience with Workday Financial, a plus

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.

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