Accountant

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.

Duties & 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

Requirements & Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• CPA/CA preferred
• Public accounting experience 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, Workday and/or Oracle
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills