Finance & Accounting Intern

Chicago, IL

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. We’re a purpose-driven company, and our beliefs are the foundation of how we conduct business every day. We’re guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Collectively, these values inspire us to work together as One Team with our customers at the center of everything we do, and to take care of ourselves, each other, and the communities in which we live and work. We challenge the status quo, ask questions, and find solutions. Join us as we enable the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of millions of people around the world.

Internship Program Information and Requirements: •This is a Summer 2022 Internship program. Spring and Fall 2022 internships are not available at this time. •Recruitment and application consideration will be on a continuous basis throughout Fall 2021 and early Winter 2022. •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 2022. •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. •Note - You are applying to a general Finance and Accounting Intern position, not a specific open role. This job posting is an advertisement for all PayPal Summer Finance and Accounting Internship opportunities that will be opened throughout the Fall and Winter but will not be posted directly to our career site. Students who apply to this position will be contacted by a recruiter if they are selected to interview for a specific intern role. At that point, the intern candidate will receive the specific position details for review. Position Location: Varies within U.S. PayPal Office Locations

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.

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 details
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

For more than 20 years, PayPal has remained at the forefront of the digital payment revolution. By leveraging technology to make financial services and commerce more convenient, affordable, and secure, our open digital payments platform gives PayPal’s 400 million active account holders the confidence to connect and transact in new and powerful ways. Through a combination of technological innovation and strategic partnerships, PayPal creates better ways to manage and move money, and offers choice and flexibility when sending payments, paying, or getting paid. Available in more than 200 markets around the world, the PayPal platform, including Braintree, Venmo and Xoom, enables consumers and merchants to receive money in more than 100 currencies, withdraw funds in 56 currencies and hold balances in their PayPal accounts in 25 currencies.

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.