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Sr. Accountant, at PayPal Inc. Chicago, Illinois

chicago, IL

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Job description

Job Title

The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.

Job Summary: This job initiates accounting processes to ensure financial statements meet local GAAP and monitor the closing process, posting journal entries for necessary adjustments. You'll meet statutory requirements for regulatory reports, external audits, and may participate in the preparation of financial statements. Additionally, you'll support the organization in meeting local and global regulatory obligations, prepare annual reconciliations between local GAAP and IFRS, and drive process control rigor to support quarterly financial certifications.

Essential Responsibilities

Initiate accounting processes to ensure financial statements meet local GAAP

Monitor the accounting closing process and post journal entries for any required adjustments in the local ledger

Support the organization in meeting local and global regulatory obligations

Drive process control rigor to support quarterly certification on financials

Implement monthly financial reports and analytics to support structured risk-based monthly financial reviews

Implement statutory financial statements and ensure timely completion of statutory audits

Facilitate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close activities

Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and month-end reporting packages

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of Credit products, with experience in ABS and Securitization preferred

Certified Public Accountant or strong accounting background highly preferred

Highly proficient in Excel

High attention to detail

Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 0 - The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: New York City, New York: ($98,000.00 - $140,250.00 Annually) Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: Chicago, Illinois: ($89,000.00 - $127,600.00 Annually)Omaha, Nebraska: ($84,500.00 - $121,000.00 Annually) Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.

Our Benefits: At PayPal, we're committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can't do this without our most important asset-you. That's why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing-physical, emotional, and financial-delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.

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chicago, IL, 60290, US

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