At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.
Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.
Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
About the Role and the Team
The Indirect Tax Compliance & Accounting team is part of the Global Shared Services Accounting department. We are seeking an ambitious Indirect Tax Accounting & Compliance Lead to join our Dublin team. This senior individual-contributor role blends accounting, indirect tax management, and process improvement. You will collaborate with Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Technology to guarantee accurate indirect tax records and compliance reporting. You'll also have a key role in new acquisitions and help simplify, strengthen, and automate processes as our business grows.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Handle indirect tax accounting and reporting across various European entities and jurisdictions.
- Coordinate VAT and other indirect tax reporting, ensuring supporting data is accurate and reconciled to the general ledger.
- Manage related month-end activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and balance sheet accounts.
- Partner with the Indirect Tax team and external providers to support accurate and timely compliance, audit, and statutory reporting.
- Support the integration of acquisitions and other business or system changes into existing accounting and compliance processes.
- Develop and refine processes and controls in collaboration with Accounting, Tax, Finance, Technology, and regional units.
What You'll Bring
- Proven accounting experience or equivalent experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment, including general ledger accounting and month-end close.
- Experience in indirect tax accounting, VAT reporting, or managing tax compliance tasks.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, system implementations or finance transformation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to take ownership and solve problems independently.
- Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
- Professional proficiency in English.
Nice to Have
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, tax technology, automation, or data analytics.
- Experience working with external service providers or shared-service teams.
#LI-ML1
Additional Details
eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities.
We use cookies to enhance your experience and may use AI tools for administrative tasks in the hiring process. To learn how we handle your personal data and use AI responsibly, please visit our Talent Privacy Notice, Privacy Center, and AI Hiring Guidelines.
Skills Required
- Accounting experience or equivalent experience in a multinational or multi-entity environment
- Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close
- Experience in indirect tax accounting, VAT reporting, or tax compliance tasks
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, or finance transformation
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
- Professional proficiency in English
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, tax technology, automation, or data analytics
- Experience working with external service providers or shared-service teams
eBay Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about eBay and has not been reviewed or approved by eBay.
-
Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on the date of hire, complemented by mental health resources, an EAP, disability coverage, FSAs, and wellness initiatives.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — A robust mix of PTO, paid holidays, flexible work styles, parental leave, and a four‑week paid sabbatical after five years supports work‑life balance.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Total compensation commonly includes stock components, with access to an employee stock purchase plan at a discount and stock awards enhancing overall packages.
eBay Insights
What We Do
eBay Inc. is a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. We exist to enable economic opportunity for individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations of all sizes. Our portfolio of brands includes eBay Marketplace and eBay Classifieds Group, operating in 190 markets around the world. We offer sellers the ability to grow a business with little barrier to entry regardless of size, background or geographic location. We never compete with our sellers. We win when our sellers succeed. Buyers who shop on our Marketplace and Classifieds platforms enjoy a highly personalized experience with an unparalleled selection at great value.
