Senior Accountant-Lifestyle – UK Shift
Ziff DavisJob Description
Senior Accountant – Lifestyle - UK Shift (Remote)
This position is responsible for handling revenue recognition and daily billing operations for new and existing services. This position will have significant cross-departmental collaboration with the Receivables, Sales Operations, Legal, and Finance teams daily.
This Senior Accountant role will require the ability to drive change and contribute to automation initiatives of manual processes to produce consistent, timely and accurate invoices and reporting. P&L experience will prove integral to this role, especially for M&A.
This role will be remote, and the position would require the ability to work the UK Shift M-F 9am-5:30pm and later hours during the month-end close period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare and record revenue-related journal entries based on detailed analysis of underlying transactions and supporting data
- Reconcile sub-ledger activity to general ledger balances and investigate and resolve variances
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and analyze income statement and budget-to-actual variances
- Partner with internal and external auditors to support audits and ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Financial Operations, Internal Audit, and Legal to support financial reporting and operational initiatives
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 3–6 years of progressive accounting or billing operations experience, preferably in a SaaS or technology environment
- Public accounting and/or U.S. technical accounting experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting processes
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle Fusion Cloud and CRM platforms such as Salesforce a plus
About Ziff Davis Lifestyle
Lifestyle media brands have presence in the home, design, and living categories. The portfolio includes Dwell, a premium publication focused on modern architecture, interior design, renovation, and real estate; Domino, a consumer lifestyle brand covering home décor, decorating inspiration, entertaining, wellness, and everyday living; and Business of Home, the leading trade publication serving interior designers, home furnishings professionals, and the broader design industry. Together, these brands reach design-conscious consumers and industry professionals through editorial content, digital experiences, events, and commerce.
About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a leading vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio spans Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity, Marketing Technology, and Lifestyle. Through its trusted brands, Ziff Davis empowers millions of consumers and businesses to discover, connect, shop, learn, and make informed decisions across the products, services, and experiences that matter most to them.
Today, Ziff Davis operates across seven key verticals: Technology, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity, Marketing Technology, and Lifestyle. Its portfolio includes iconic brands such as IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact, and VIPRE Security, as well as leading lifestyle brands Dwell, Domino, and Business of Home.
Together, these brands reach highly engaged consumer and professional audiences through authoritative content, data-driven insights, digital marketplaces, software and SaaS solutions, and innovative commerce experiences.
Our Benefits
Ziff Davis Lifestyle offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it.
At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards.
If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then Ziff Davis Lifestyle is the place for you.
Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal opportunity, and belonging. DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [[email protected]].
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