Indirect Tax Senior

About the team

The Tax team at Zillow is part of our broader Accounting and Finance organization, helping ensure our tax reporting and compliance work is accurate, timely, and aligned with evolving regulations. We partner closely with teams across Finance as well as external advisors to support strong financial reporting, thoughtful process improvements, and a high standard of operational excellence. It’s a collaborative team where detail-oriented problem solvers can grow their expertise while contributing to work that helps Zillow operate with integrity and confidence.

About the role

Zillow Group is looking for a high-impact Tax Senior to join a fast-paced environment where you'll balance a high volume of recurring compliance work while staying nimble enough to take on new challenges as the business evolves. The ideal candidate is technically sharp, takes accountability for their work, and is intellectually curious about an ever-changing tax landscape.

In this role, you'll lead indirect tax compliance across U.S. sales & use, B&O, excise, gross receipts, personal property, and other transaction-based taxes. You'll also play an active role in identifying and driving improvements to the processes, controls, and systems that keep the compliance function running efficiently and at scale. 

You will get to

• Prepare workpapers and tax returns to file, and remit all U.S. indirect tax returns, including sales & use, B&O, excise, gross receipts, personal property, and local taxes

• Manage exemption certificate preparation and maintenance

• Track and maintain indirect tax filing calendars and registrations across jurisdictions

• Prepare monthly and quarterly indirect tax GL account journal entries and reconciliations

• Support ongoing maintenance and enhancements to indirect tax automation tools (Avalara)

• Calculate and document Zillow's ASC 450 tax contingency positions and reserves 

• Assist in data collection and research support 

• Assist with tax mail, including research and response to tax notices

• Maintain and enhance internal tax controls and policy documentation

• Partner with internal departments to gather and validate data needed for indirect tax compliance requirements

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $90,900.00 - $145,100.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Virginia the standard base pay range for this role is $86,300.00 - $137,900.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• 3-5 years indirect tax work experience, public accounting or corporate in-house

• Strong understanding of U.S. sales/use tax, B&O, and other transaction-based taxes

• Strong proficiency with Avalara tax engine

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, required

• Ability to research multi-jurisdictional tax issues, interpret guidance, and translate findings into actionable recommendations

• Solid time-management skills to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth and constantly evolving environment

• Navigates ambiguous, high-stakes tax issues autonomously, knowing when to act independently and when to escalate

• Experience with Workday Financial, a plus

• RIA Checkpoint and BNA research platforms, a plus

• CPA or LLM, a plus

Transferable Skills

Here at Zillow - we value the experience and perspective of candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills or related experiences.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.