Accounting Intern

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:
At PayPal, we're literally reinventing how the world pays and gets paid. We understand that it's about people. We connect individuals to let them shop, get paid, donate, and send money using today's technology with the confidence that comes from the security and control PayPal enables. Are you ready to help us change the world?
The world's leading payments company, PayPal, brings together a family of brands that are revolutionizing the way people move money. At PayPal you will be immersed in an amazing community with a vibrant culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and wellness.
Finance and Accounting professionals at PayPal manage the planning, reporting, and operations of financials. As an essential member of the Finance and Accounting teams, you'll work closely with both engineering and business functions to plan and report on financials, transaction loss, and operating expenses. Partnering with financial analysts responsible for risk management, you'll develop an understanding of the monthly financial process, operating rhythm, and business insights. We're looking for self-starters with a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense for strong business decisions. In this position you will play a key role in long-term strategic planning, business analysis, annual budget building and ongoing reporting/planning.
Job Description:
Key responsibilities:

• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes

• Assist with month, quarter & year-end close activities and reporting processes
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis and business case modeling as per business requirements
• Engage in continuous process improvement efforts to streamline financial planning and budget management processes for efficiency and accuracy

Basic Requirements:

• Have an inherent interest in Finance/Accounting and great business acumen
• Be willing to work in a fast-paced environment and partner with different teams
• A great communicator with focus and attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Great analytical skills (such as Trend & Variance Analysis)

• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with the following will be beneficial; SAP / Tableau / Python / BPC

Internship Program Information and Requirements:

• This is a Summer 2024 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2024 internships are not available.

• Must currently be pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be returning to school in the Fall of 2024.
• Must reside in the U.S. during the Summer internship program.
• Must be able to obtain authorization to work in the U.S. for the summer.

Additional Job Description:
Primary Location: Omaha, NE
Subsidiary:
PayPal
Travel Percent:
0
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
Who We Are:
Click Here to learn more about our culture and community.
PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution for more than 20 years. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, the PayPal platform is empowering more than 400 million consumers and merchants in more than 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit paypal.com.
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
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As part of PayPal's commitment to employees' health and safety, we have established in-office Covid-19 protocols and requirements, based on expert guidance. Depending on location, this might include a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for any employee whose role requires them to work onsite. Employees may request reasonable accommodation based on a medical condition or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.