Senior Accountant

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. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

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.

Job Description:

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:

What you need to know about the role:
 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our Record-to-Report team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring timely month-end close activities. This role goes beyond execution and requires strong professional judgment, end-to-end process ownership, and the ability to operate independently while partnering cross-functionally.
 

Your Impact:
 

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, supporting close and reporting activities, and assisting with audits. This role provides strong exposure to core accounting processes and is well-suited for candidates looking to grow their career within a dynamic, fast-paced organization.
 

Your Day-to-Day:

• Execute and period-end close activities, such as prepare and review manual journal entries, perform account reconciliations and account fluctuation analysis
• Own and manage end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timelines of close
• Apply professional judgment in accordance with US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and SOX requirements
• Perform detailed variance (flux) analysis, identify root causes, and coordinate issue resolution with relevant stakeholders
• Act as a primary point of contact for assigned processes, partnering with Global Controllership, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Operations teams
• Review work performed by Staff Accountants, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and provide coaching, guidance, and informal mentorship
• Drive process standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement across assigned processes
• Identify and implement automation and efficiency opportunities to improve scalability and reduce manual effort
• Perform testing and validation activities related to system enhancements or upgrades
• Lead and coordinate responses for internal and external audit requests related to assigned processes
   

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multinational environment
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and global accounting close processes
• Hands-on experience with supporting period-end close in an SLA-driven environment
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (SAP ECC/S4 preferred) and related close management, reconciliation, or automation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data analysis)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have:

• CA (India), CPA (US), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Experience in technology, fintech, or payments industries
• Prepare and post routine journal entries in accordance with company accounting policies and US GAAP
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate variances, follow up on open or unusual items and monitor the aging
• Perform data entry and transactional accounting tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Support period-end close activities, including close checklists and deliverables
• Assist in maintaining process documentation, desk procedures, and close checklists
• Assist with preparation of financial reports, schedules, and variance analysis
• Participate in testing and validation activities related to system enhancements or upgrades
• Help ensure compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and accounting policies
• Respond to routine inquiries from internal business partners
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit requests
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• CA (Chartered Accountant) – Inter or Final qualified, or CA Articleship experience preferred
• Experience working with multinational companies or shared services / global capability centers (GCCs)
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP (ECC or S/4HANA), Oracle, or similar finance systems
• Familiarity with close management, reconciliation, or automation tools (e.g., BlackLine)
• Basic understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

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.

Who We Are:

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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.  

Belonging at PayPal: 

Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.

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