Accounting Supervisor

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Job Description

The Accounting Team in Austin, Texas, is part of eBay’s global Shared Services operations.  Our team of dedicated accountants is focused on maintaining the highest compliance standards across a diverse range of accounting activities globally. We are looking for an Accounting Supervisor to join our team, driving excellence in our expanding business. 

Responsibilities:

• Supervise a subfunction with the general ledger accounting process for various global entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure proper reconciliation of all general ledger accounts and uphold the integrity of financial statements.
• Provide support for U.S. statutory compliance, with a focus on state escheat compliance obligations.
• Oversee the activities of outsourced accounting teams, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and accurate financial record-keeping.
• Support the team in completing its global statutory compliance activities, including preparation and submission of statutory financial statements and coordination with external auditors.
• Work closely with management across departments, including tax, treasury, and corporate accounting, to ensure comprehensive consideration of transactions.
• Lead initiatives in managing projects and implementing process improvements, fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Experience and Relevant Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, CPA a plus.
• Strong technical accounting background.
• At least five years general ledger accounting experience is required
• Strong Excel and analytical approach.
• Proven experience driving process improvements and/or operational efficiencies.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Great teammate and have ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization.
• Hands-on experience in managing general ledger and reporting function.
• SAP Financial System experience, (SAP S4HANA highly desirable).
• Self-motivated, ability to work in a face-paced global environment and cope with stress as well as tight deadlines and different time zones.

The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including location, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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