State and Local Tax Manager

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 Description Summary:

PayPal's Corporate Tax Department is seeking a State and Local Tax Manager to join its team. This position will work collaboratively with other members of the team, as well as PayPal's broader tax department, finance org, and other divisions of the Company, to support all aspects of state and local income tax compliance, reporting and planning. We’re looking for someone with a passion for tax, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to navigate the challenges of a fast-paced, evolving marketplace.

Job Description:

As the State and Local Tax Manager, you will be part of PayPal’s Global Tax Reporting & Compliance Team, reporting to the State and Local Income Tax Senior Manager. In this role, you will be involved in the preparation, review, and strategic analysis of state and local tax matters, working across teams within the Company to ensure compliance and contribute to planning initiatives. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to enhance processes, implement automation, and grow their expertise in the fintech industry.

You, the ideal candidate, will have the personal drive, passion, and enthusiasm to both understand and successfully navigate a fast-growing company in a rapidly evolving marketplace. You are a self-starter with the ability to operate independently and manage multiple completing priorities and deadlines, and you have the intellectual curiosity to grow your subject matter expertise through research and analysis to PayPal’s evolving business, and the overall state income tax landscape.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Organize data and review state tax returns and workpapers for apportionment and state modifications
• Prepare quarterly and annual state income tax provision calculations
• Analyze and prepare computations associated with uncertain tax positions
• Prepare state extensions and estimated tax payments
• Partner with outside service providers to track and address state notices in timely manner
• Partner with audit controversary team on state tax audits and/or amended return filings
• Analyze state tax consequences of new business initiatives and model out different tax planning scenarios
• Conduct tax research, and monitor/analyze/implement legislative updates and case law decisions affecting state and local taxes
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within tax procedures
• Identify, research and model state tax planning strategies, and support the business on state tax impacts of Company initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and structural changes
• Provide ad hoc support to other tax department/ wider finance team efforts

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance equivalent; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred
• 5+ years of state income tax compliance and accounting experience for publicly held multinational corporations
• Excellent tax technical and research skills
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate state income tax issues across the organization, including non-tax personnel
• Self-motivated, resourceful and adaptable in a fast-paced environment 
• Excellent prioritization, multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Experience with Corptax and SAP a plus

Subsidiary:

PayPal

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PayPal is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

Actual Compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to work location, and relevant skills and experience.

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.

The U.S. national annual pay range for this role is

$64000 to $156750

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 talentaccommodations@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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