Accounting Systems Analyst

At PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL), we believe that every person has the right to participate fully in the global economy. Our mission is to democratize financial services to ensure that everyone, regardless of background or economic standing, has access to affordable, convenient, and secure products and services to take control of their financial lives.

Job Description Summary:

The Primarily responsible of this position is to monitor the Frontier system to meet daily SLAs and working with the FinOps team ensure the system runs efficiently through file processing optimization. Additionally, this position will utilize and support various accounting systems to ensure activity is posted accurately and timely to the PayPal general ledger. This position will work collaboratively with Product Development, Business Operations, Global Finance Operations, and Systems to determine root cause and resolution of issues.

Job Description:

SPECIFIC DUTIES

1. Ensure scheduled jobs related to the Frontier application are completed accurately and meet established service level agreements.

2. Research and resolve system related issues in accordance with established service level agreements.

3. Ensure daily reconciliation jobs and tasks are completed according to the assigned SLAs.

4. Research manual processes and through analysis recommend/implement automated solutions.

5. Maintain an up-to-date data dictionary and processing documentation.

6. Utilize database tools to extract information to meet end user reporting requirements.

7. Act as the on-site Frontier representative for projects related to system changes and new products/processes.

8. Work with Omaha Accounting managers to identify and prioritize open production issues.

9. Identify process flows to determine impacted functional groups to identify stakeholders for issue resolution.

10. Perform root cause analysis across multiple environments to determine the source of the issue.

11. Develop and maintain metrics to measure time to resolution and performance against agreed upon SLAs.

12. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED PERFORMANCE

1. Perform at a Meets or Exceeds expectations level for all specific duties outlined above.

2. Demonstrate a solid understanding of PayPal's business products, transactions, systems and related accounting process flows. Understand the accounting implications from the transaction level, to the reconciliation level and then up to the general ledger of various money movement accounts.

3. Demonstrate a high level of job discretion. Performance is evaluated against the ability to adhere to the PayPal values and behaviors including exercising good judgment, demonstrating a desire and ability to make good decisions, displaying a heightened level of accountability, demonstrating a sense of responsibility, confidentiality and professionalism.

4. Maintain the highest level of teamwork, by incorporating a positive attitude, being supportive in words and actions, embodying the core values of PayPal and communicating appropriately with all levels both within the existing team and anyone outside the direct reporting structure.

5. Maintain a high level of commitment, which includes more than just performing accountabilities, as assigned. This includes requesting additional responsibilities, volunteering for special projects, identifying oneself as a go-to individual, displaying flexibility with change and a passion for the product and company.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, or a related field preferred.

Additional experience can be substituted for education.

B. Experience

1. 3+ years relevant work experience in operations or accounting within the payments industry

2. Experience working with research and/or reconciling software.

3. Experience in SQL and basic coding skills.

4. Experience working with cross -functional and international teams.

5. Experience working with complex, multi-system environments including data extraction and interfaces.

6. Experience working with issue/bug tracking tools.

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office products with emphasis in Excel

C. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong analytical, research, problem solving and evaluative thinking skills.

2. Ability to understand and evaluate end to end processes.

3. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage a variety of tasks.

4. Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through.

5. Energy and desire to thrive in a fast-paced organization; ability to handle multiple projects under pressure.

6. Ability to work flexible hours

7. Strong communication skills - including ability to listen to the needs of others and comprehend complex matters, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present findings as well as recommendations in both oral and written presentations.

8. Ability to learn and adapt to new product flows and software technologies.

9. Team-oriented approach - can effectively lead a project or participate as an effective team member as well as work cross-functionally with other organizations.

10. Ability to adhere to the highest ethical standards including honesty, integrity.

11. Strong sense of dedication to the Company and the team.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. This position may require systems monitoring off hours and weekends

2. This position may require travel to San Jose less than 10% of time.

Additional Job Description:

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent: Business Education

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

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