Sr Accountant

Controllership Team Member For Blockchain, Crypto, And Digital Currencies

PayPal is seeking a dynamic and driven accounting professional to join our Controllership team with a specialized focus on Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies. This role is critical in supporting the evolving landscape of digital asset products within a highly regulated global environment. In this role, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day corporate and product accounting, operational support, and financial reporting. The position requires expertise in US GAAP, accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Execute accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP, including preparation of journal entries, timely month-end close, and accurate financial reporting.
• Lead and review monthly and quarterly close activities, such as journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting analytical reviews.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations for senior leadership, including detailed fluctuation and trend analyses.
• Ensure compliance with global accounting standards, including US GAAP, local GAAP, and IFRS; support reconciliations and statutory reporting obligations.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and documentation related to Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies (BCDC) as the business and regulatory environment evolves.
• Support external and internal audits, including the preparation of audit schedules, statutory financial statements, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Tax, Legal, and Treasury to ensure appropriate accounting for new and existing crypto product flows.
• Enhance internal control processes and contribute to the quarterly financial certification process through improved documentation, testing, and compliance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives to increase the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of finance operations and data pipelines.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives to streamline month-end and quarter-end close activities, improve internal controls, and enhance end-to-end operational effectiveness.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the broader Finance team, including special projects, system implementations, and business case development as needed.

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