PayPal

Senior Accountant

PayPal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chicago • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $89,000 - $127,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Execute accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP, including preparation of journal entries, timely month-end close, and accurate financial reporting.
  • Lead and review monthly and quarterly close activities, such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting analytical reviews.
  • Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership, including detailed fluctuation and trend analyses.
  • Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, including US GAAP, local GAAP, and IFRS; support reconciliations and statutory reporting obligations.
  • Maintain and update accounting policies and documentation related to Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies (BCDC) as the business and regulatory environment evolves.
  • Support external and internal audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, statutory financial statements, and regulatory filings.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Tax, Legal, and Treasury to ensure appropriate accounting for new and existing crypto product flows.
  • Enhance internal control processes and contribute to the quarterly financial certification process through improved documentation, testing, and compliance monitoring.
  • Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance operations and data pipelines.
  • Lead or support process improvement initiatives to streamline month-end and quarter-end close activities, improve internal controls, and enhance end-to-end operational effectiveness.
  • Provide ad-hoc support to the broader Finance team, including special projects, system implementations, and business case development as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a solid foundation in US GAAP.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting and accounting operations.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while maintaining high attention to detail.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on accuracy.
  • Interest in leveraging new technologies and automation to drive efficiency.
  • Keen interest in staying up to date with emerging technologies, particularly in payments, blockchain, and crypto sectors.
  • Proficiency with SAP General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint is a plus.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • parental and family leave
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • paid time off
  • flexible work environment
  • employee shares options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
US GAAPfinancial reportingjournal entriesbalance sheet reconciliationsvariance analysisaudit preparationstatutory financial statementsregulatory filingsprocess improvementautomation
Soft skills
organizational skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailindependenceownership of tasksanalytical mindsetability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationcommunicationcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA