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Senior Accountant, Revenue Operations

Today Gunnison, CO

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: 

The team is responsible on a global basis for payroll, equity administration, procurement, global risk assurance (internal audit), accounting, financial reporting and technical accounting and policy. We ensure:

  • Employees are paid.
  • Supplier invoices are paid.
  • Purchasing of goods and services are done in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Financial results are reported accurately and timely to internal stakeholders and to external parties including governmental agencies.
  • Compliance with Airbnb financial and non-financial policies and practices.

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The Difference You Will Make:

  • As a Senior Accountant within our Platform Accounting team, you will sit at the intersection of accounting, data, and systems to support our continued global growth.
  • You will own end-to-end accounting activities, drive scalable and efficient processes, and strengthen our control environment.
  • You will have broad exposure to various functions including Finance Technology, Product, Engineering, Business Development, and Customer Experience.
  • The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition, excellent technical skills, and a passion for automation and analytics in a fast-paced environment. 

A Typical Day: 

  • Manage the monthly close and financial reporting process, including preparation of routine and non-routine journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and stakeholder communication.
  • Support platform accounting impacting the income statement and balance sheet, ensuring accurate GAAP reporting and SOX compliance.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for accounting policies and systems, supporting new products, features, and system changes through rigorous testing and validation.
  • Drive process improvements and ERP optimization to meet SLA/KPI targets and support scalable operations through standardization and automation.
  • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Procurement, Legal, and Collections teams to align accounting outcomes with operational activity and contracts.
  • Leverage data and automation tools such as Alteryx, SQL, and AI-enabled workflows to analyze trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Maintain robust documentation for accounting systems and workflows to support transitions, knowledge transfer, and cross-training initiatives.
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects and strategic finance initiatives, effectively communicating results and updates to leadership.

Your Expertise:

  • 6+ years of relevant experience, ideally including public accounting or a high-growth tech environment.
  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is a strong plus.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices, particularly regarding revenue recognition.
  • Systems Experience: Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle Fusion highly preferred) and experience with Alteryx or SQL is preferred.
  • Analytical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience analyzing high-volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment.
  • Ownership: Ability to own projects end-to-end, building out timelines and delivering against agreed-upon specs.
  • Communication: Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced, hyper-growth environment with a positive, "can-do" approach.
  • Compliance: Ability to define and implement internal or external controls and best practices.

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.

How We'll Take Care of You:

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.  

Pay Range
$103,000$121,000 USD
Client-provided location(s): Gunnison, CO
Job ID: 7590319
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-02-09T18:33:44

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion