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About the team and the role:

The eBay Controllership team is seeking a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the team as a Senior Accounting Analyst supporting the Financial Services business. Ideal candidates will use their accounting and process knowledge to contribute to a fast-paced and team-oriented organization.

What you will accomplish:

Be a trusted and relevant Controlling partner across cross functional groups such as Finance, Accounting Policy, Tax, Legal, Shared Services, Systems and local Accounting and Business teams.Support key business initiatives through identification of global and local accounting requirements and ensure implementation of relevant financial controls, processes and automated solutions.  This includes concept development, requirements identification, user testing and production implementation.Build and continually refine journaling, money movement and reconciliation requirements to ensure global consistency while adhering to local requirements.Drive the month-end close by validating system entries, preparing key reserve analyses, journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analyses, and reporting to Senior Management.Assess SOX implications, modify and implement controls as appropriate, and conduct accounting process reviews with internal and external auditors and local regulators.Conduct ongoing reviews of accounting processes, internal controls, and overall effectiveness to drive process improvements through automation, streamlining and best practices.

What you will bring:

You are a self-starter with a proven work ethic and possess the following:

3-5 years’ experience in Accounting. Experience in public accounting or at a large growth company and a CPA is a plus..  University degree in Accounting or Finance. Solid understanding of US GAAP, local accounting and regulatory requirements, SOX and standard accounting processes and controls.Effective communication skills - including the capability to listen to the needs of others, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present findings as well as recommendations in both oral and written presentations.Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, and experience applying these skills to resolve operational accounting process and system issues.Customer focus and the ability to effectively collaborate and influence in a cross-functional environment; including working with all levels and in multiple locations.Comfort with initiating and responding to change; demonstrated ability to leverage systems to improve accounting processes and controls.Ability to set priorities, balance multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment.Solid experience with ERP systemsFocus on eBay’s cultural values

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