Senior Accounting Process Analyst

The Senior Accounting Process Analyst enhances the efficiency, scalability, and consistency of accounting operations. The role focuses on identifying, designing, and implementing process improvements that strengthen internal controls, reduce manual work, and support operational excellence. Responsibilities include performing core accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis with accuracy and adherence to standards. The position partners with stakeholders to assess workflows, standardize practices, and improve process controls while promoting innovative thinking and best-practice adoption. By evaluating gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting implementation, the analyst drives meaningful improvements to process quality and efficiency and contributes to the timely, accurate execution of the accounting close. Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Blackline, and Quantum is required.

Must Have

• 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
• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
• Required experience with SAP
• Required experience with Excel
• Required experience with Blackline
• Required experience with Quantum

Good to Have

• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and control effectiveness
• Support the design, documentation, and implementation of improved workflows, automation opportunities, and best practices across accounting activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand process pain points, gather requirements, and ensure successful adoption of process changes
• Assist with process and system enhancements that contribute to scalable accounting operations and support long term organizational growth
• CA preferred, CMA or ACCA also a plus
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes, enhancing efficiency, or implementing standardization or automation
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to evaluate processes, identify gaps, and recommend solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate process changes and accounting concepts clearly and professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Employee shares options
• Health and life insurance

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:

The Senior Accounting Process Analyst enhances the efficiency, scalability, and consistency of accounting operations. The role focuses on identifying, designing, and implementing process improvements that strengthen internal controls, reduce manual work, and support operational excellence. Responsibilities include performing core accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis with accuracy and adherence to standards. The position partners with stakeholders to assess workflows, standardize practices, and improve process controls while promoting innovative thinking and best-practice adoption. By evaluating gaps, proposing solutions, and supporting implementation, the analyst drives meaningful improvements to process quality and efficiency and contributes to the timely, accurate execution of the accounting close. Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Blackline, and Quantum is required.

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

Expected Qualifications:

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

Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:

• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, standardization, and control effectiveness
• Support the design, documentation, and implementation of improved workflows, automation opportunities, and best practices across accounting activities
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand process pain points, gather requirements, and ensure successful adoption of process changes
• Assist with process and system enhancements that contribute to scalable accounting operations and support long term organizational growth
• CA preferred, CMA or ACCA also a plus
• Required experience with SAP (S4 a plus), Excel, Blackline, and Quantum
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes, enhancing efficiency, or implementing standardization or automation
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to evaluate processes, identify gaps, and recommend solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate process changes and accounting concepts clearly and professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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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 benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.

We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

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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