Senior Accountant, Revenue Operations

Senior Accountant, Revenue Operations

Airbnb is one of the world’s largest marketplaces for unique, authentic places to stay and things to do, offering over 7 million accommodations and 50,000 handcrafted activities, all powered by local hosts. An economic empowerment engine, Airbnb has helped millions of hospitality entrepreneurs monetize their spaces and their passions while keeping the financial benefits of tourism in their own communities. With more than three quarters of a billion guest arrivals to date, and accessible in 62 languages across 220+ countries and regions, Airbnb promotes people-to-people connection, community and trust around the world.

As a Platform Controlling team member you will have broad exposure to various functions at Airbnb, including Business Insights, Engineering, Product, Business Development & Finance Systems and will also work closely with external business partners. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong understanding of US GAAP and revenue recognition principles, excellent technical and communication skills, ability to manage staff and partner effectively across business functions. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Platform Controlling.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Ownership over the relationship and the recovery efforts for overcharges by payment partners
• Assist with the operationalization and optimization of new products and services on the platform 
• Assist with product review to ensure proper revenue recognition and process documentation
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and close process for the global revenue function, including the review of routine and non-routine journal entries and adjustments
• Ensuring SOX compliance with key controls and accurate GAAP financial reporting, fulfilling internal and external reporting requirements
• Preparing and/or reviewing audit schedules in partnership with the technical accounting, financial reporting and accounting team
• Collaborating with finance systems and engineering teams on the design and implementation of revenue automation/recognition tools
• Assisting with various ad hoc projects as needed
• Opportunity to manage 1 person, either direct report or an offshore resource

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in accounting with a Big 4 firm combined with industry experience at a large scale company (Tech industry and/or public company experience preferred)
• B.A. or B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related discipline
• CPA certification a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and revenue recognition guidance
• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters
• Advanced Excel knowledge. SQL knowledge a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment 
• Systems experience: Workday, Oracle or other large ERP preferred
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills - ability to work with a diverse team and impart change across functional and business boundaries
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast paced, hyper growth environment
• Ability to identify, design and implement internal controls and best practices

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