Sr Accountant

Overview

Senior Accountant on PayPal's Record-to-Report team, responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month-end close activities, operating independently while partnering cross-functionally.

What you'll do

• 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
• Execute period-end close activities, such as preparing and reviewing manual journal entries, performing 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 need

• 3+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience (minimum qualification)
• 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
• CA (Chartered Accountant) – Inter or Final qualified, or CA Articleship experience
• 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

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Supports the America's time zone; candidates must be willing to work PST hours
• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days at your choice of PayPal office or home workspace (for the majority of employees)
• Travel: 0%
• Subsidiary: PayPal