[Hiring] Senior Accountant, Consolidations @Airbnb

Role Description

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is a member of the Global Consolidations Team within the Controllership organization in Airbnb Finance, reporting to the Principal, Consolidations. This role supports the day-to-day and key intercompany and consolidations accounting activities, particularly during month-end close, and identifies and implements operational improvements, supports internal and external audit requests, and serves as a subject matter expert for intercompany topics across the wider Finance organization.

A typical day includes:

• Prepare journal entries related to monthly intercompany accounting activities, such as:
  • Transfer pricing
  • Global funding
  • Intercompany settlements
  • Ad hoc cash transfers
  • Consolidating elimination adjustments (e.g. intercompany profit and translation adjustments)
• Prepare journal entries related to foreign currency transactions and redenominations.
• Ensure that the internal control processes are executed and well documented, including intercompany GL reconciliations.
• Recommend, develop, and implement process improvements.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to intercompany and consolidation areas.
• Support cross-functional projects and serve as a subject matter expert for intercompany topics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or Chartered Accountant
• 4+ years of accounting experience, minimum of 1 year experience involved in month-end close
• Ability to communicate in English
• Strong verbal, written, analytical, organization, and critical thinking skills
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and drive results
• Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and willingness to take on challenges
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and complex formulas (i.e macros, INDEX, MATCH, OFFSET) and/or Alteryx or other workflow automation tools
• Working knowledge of FX accounting requirements under U.S. GAAP (ASC 830)

Requirements

• Direct experience with intercompany accounting topics, particularly around capital transactions and foreign currency
• Experience with a large-scale ERP (Workday, Oracle, or SAP preferred)
• Experience with SQL or other database query languages
• Public Accounting experience

Benefits

• Base pay range: $106,000 — $125,000 USD
• Bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits may also be eligible.

Company Description

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 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:

• Global accounting team supporting the business activities of the Airbnb Platform and of our Tax, Treasury, and AirCover partners.
• Responsible for intercompany accounting, consolidation of global financial results, and accounting for:
  • Transfer pricing
  • Foreign exchange
  • Derivatives
  • Corporate debt
  • Investments in debt and other marketable securities
  • AirCover for Host products
  • Guest Travel Insurance products
• Ensures:
  • Operating companies globally have the funding they need for their operations
  • Financial results are reported accurately and timely to internal stakeholders and external parties, including governmental agencies
  • Compliance with Airbnb financial and non-financial policies and practices
  • Compliance with legal and tax regulations