Posted:
9/3/2024, 7:32:27 AM
Location(s):
Austin, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
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Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
The eBay Accounting team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the team as a Sr. Accountant.
This is an opportunity to become a member of a dynamic organization supporting eBay’s largest, and multi-billion-dollar Marketplaces platform acting as the subject matter expert supporting the Payments business and driving operational accounting process improvement. Ideal candidates will use their accounting and process knowledge to contribute meaningfully to a winning organization. The successful candidate will find him/herself surrounded by sharp professionals with diverse backgrounds, operating in a fast-paced, intellectual, and team-oriented environment.
Familiarity with financial statement preparation, financial reporting and regulatory reporting
Assist in the monthly close process
Review and preparation of balance sheet reconciliations across multiple legal entities and monthly general ledger account fluctuations
Ad hoc analysis of Balance Sheet accounts as requested by Business partners
Review and preparation of journal entries and ad hoc reporting
Partner with various business partners and locations to improve and streamline processes
Drive process improvements through evaluation of processes in accounting day to day activities and implementation of changes for improved efficiencies
Participate in automation projects to develop automation on routine/repetitive activities
Keep job skills current with evolving accounting landscape
Fulfill responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the Company values and behaviors and maintain high ethical values
Experience and Skills
Experience with complex reconciliations
Experience with Financial Statement preparation
Experience with regulatory reporting a plus
Experience in working for large company & dealing with large volume of transactions
Experience in General Ledger accounting
Process oriented with an attitude on how to achieve efficiencies within a function
Detail, deadline and goal-oriented
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills
Be a self-starter with fast learning skills and able to work with minimal supervision
Able to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency
Desire to improve processes, implement new ideas and actively get involved
Database and basic understanding of SQL query a plus but not required
SAP / ERP experience a plus but not required
Requirements
BS/BA or equivalent experience in Accountancy or Finance (Required)
CPA or Equivalent (Preferred)
3 or more years of progressive accounting experience
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Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1995
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
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