Accountant - Core Finance

The Community You Will Join: 

Airbnb is seeking a high-performing, detail-driven Accountant to join our Core Financial team and support our continued global growth. This is a unique opportunity to drive accuracy in our financial reporting while contributing to innovation through AI-driven automation, data tools like SQL and Alteryx, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Difference You Will Make:

In this role, you will take ownership of critical accounting areas, ensure the accuracy of our financial reporting, and help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our close processes. If you’re a curious and tech-forward finance professional with a passion for automation, problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous learning in a fast-paced, high-growth company, this is your opportunity to make a tangible impact at a globally recognized brand.

A Typical Day: 

• Prepare accurate and timely journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end close

• Perform financial statement variance analysis and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations and identify anomalies

• Create and maintain robust documentation for accounting systems, workflows, and key processes

• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and support scalability by leveraging AI tools, Alteryx, and SQL

• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and other business teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data

• Assist in special projects, ad hoc analyses, and strategic financial initiatives as needed

• Support external audit activities, including PBC requests and audit walkthroughs

Your Expertise:

• 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally including public accounting or a high-growth tech environment

• B.A. or B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field

• CPA strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion highly preferred) 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formula logic

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Your Location:

This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at an Airbnb office or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Airbnb, Inc. has a registered entity. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check back with us if the state you live in is on the exclusion list  If your position is employed by another Airbnb entity, your recruiter will inform you what states you are eligible to work from.

Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging:

Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com. Please include your full name, the role you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. 

We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.