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About the Role: Accounting Manager – General Ledger
eBay is seeking for a highly motivated individual with a combination of technical and operational accounting skills to join the Shared Service GL accounting team as an experienced Accounting Manager based in Austin, TX.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate their accounting and process knowledge of US GAAP and strong operational accounting knowledge, have excellent communication skills, self-starter attitude and the ability to partner effectively across business functions. The successful candidate will find him/herself surrounded by sharp professionals with a diverse set of backgrounds, operating in a fast-paced, intellectual, and team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to a team of 1-2 local accounting supervisors as well as ~10 offshore accountants in Hyderabad, India
- Coordinate and manage selected North America and global closing activities within the parameters of eBay’s monthly close guidelines, including internal and external auditor commitment.
- Ensure performance of accurate reconciliation of all G/L accounts and integrity of financial documents.
- Run the Global Payroll GL process, ensure all the regional guidelines are followed, work closely with the Payroll, HR and Benefit teams and provide GL support on ad hoc payroll related projects.
- Lead the Global Hypotax accounting.
- Partner with cross functional teams across different functional areas (such as Controlling, Finance, Accounting Policy, Tax, Stock Administration, Accounting Systems, Payroll, HR and others) and geographical locations to efficiently manage the close process and improve or establish new processes.
- Maintain an especially strong internal control environment (SOX) to ensure compliance to standards and risk is mitigated.
- Confirm accurate treatment and compliance of all accounting transactions and policies.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of accounting processes within areas of Shared Services with the eye to improve internal controls, and overall effectiveness with a vision for the future needs.
- Drive improvements in execution through automation, use of existing systems and standard methodologies towards vision of best in class process.
- Act as an SME to complete special projects with cross-functional business partners, peers and business controllers.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ experience in accounting/finance, preferably with some public accounting experience.
- Open to Hybrid Work Model. Working out of our Austin, Texas, office 3+ days/week
- People management experience
- Degree in Accounting or Finance, Certified Public Accountant
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, SOX, and standard accounting processes and controls
- ERP system experience (SAP experience is a plus)
- 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 offices.
- Comfort with initiating and responding to change; proven ability to leverage systems to improve accounting processes and controls.
- Ability to set priorities, handle several tasks, work independently and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong background in accounting / finance, business processes and internal control evaluation
- Focus on cultural & ethical values.
Benefits are a crucial part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you’re single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important.
Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely a diverse set of backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn’t just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay’s Diversity & Inclusion click here: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/diversity-inclusion/
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