Zulily Accountant Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Zulily.
Zulily
Accounts Payable Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I spoke with three people on the Accounts Payable team. The office vibe was super chill and modern, with a really open layout. It was a bit intimidating to imagine working with so many people doing the exact same job. I was a bit hesitant because I've heard some not-so-great things about working there from people who used to be employed there. They made me an offer that was actually less than my current salary. When I turned it down, they then offered to match what I was making. Since I was at the very bottom of the pay scale for Accounts Payable, I declined the offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe a challenging work situation and how you managed it?
Zulily
Accountant
Mid Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I got contacted by HR on LinkedIn. After talking about the job with HR, he suggested I speak with the director, which I did. The director and I had a long phone call, about an hour and a half, and then decided to meet up. During the in-person interview, the director mentioned I was a "dream applicant" and said they were looking to make an offer within 48 hours. I was really anticipating the offer, especially to see what it would be. But, three days later, I got an email saying they weren't moving forward with me, with no reason given. I was pretty annoyed about how much of my time I invested, which is valuable, and then got a curt rejection email with no explanation. I'm not some beginner just starting out, so I expected more. The interview itself went great and we really connected, so I can't figure out what happened between then and the rejection. My salary expectations weren't unreasonable considering my two specialized certifications that they were interested in, and the company has plenty of cash to make competitive offers. I was already a bit concerned due to Glassdoor reviews, and now I think I might have dodged a bullet.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your technical accounting knowledge.
Zulily
Accounts Payable Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
I sent in my resume and cover letter online, and an HR person got back to me via email within about a week. We then scheduled a phone call, which also took place within a week or so. Following that call, they set up an interview. The interview itself was split into three parts, each lasting about 30 minutes, and I met with two leads and then a manager.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss how your past work experience aligns with the requirements of this role?
Zulily Accountant Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Zulily interview reports.
“How do you feel about analyzing lots of data?”
Read reports →“Were the questions asked during the interview basic or advanced?”
Read reports →“Were you asked specific accounting questions, such as about credits and debits?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time you disagreed with a manager and how you resolved it.”
Read reports →“Could you describe the nature of the questions asked during the interview process?”
Read report →“How do you handle a large volume of work?”
Read report →“Tell me about your experience with ADP and other HRIS systems.”
Read report →“Do you have experience with Excel?”
Read report →“What were your initial thoughts on the interview questions?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 Zulily interview reports.