DESCRIPTION Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth's most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.
When working at Amazon, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon's strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
Key job responsibilities
Job responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Own key controls on cash and investments processes
• Responsible for month-end accounting activities, including the preparation/review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare schedules that support statement of cash flow and 10Q/10K footnotes
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of information for external auditors for SOX testing and SEC reporting as part of quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Understanding of ASC Topic 210, 320, 325, 470 and 820
• Experience with Treasury and Investment operations
• Leader of accounting system implementation including requirements document and user acceptance testing
• Own and support Treasury projects and initiatives
• Build relationships across multiple teams within Amazon to foster a collaborative and productive working relationship
• Aptitude for team leadership—influencing and galvanizing others to follow you toward a solution
• Natural propensity for organization and an aptitude for information technology
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Working knowledge of the COSO internal control framework and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency
A day in the life
This position will support Amazon's financial accounting process as it relates to Amazon's Treasury and Investment business unit and will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area. This Senior Accountant is expected to have a strong sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities, drive positive change across the organization, and enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups. Technical accounting research and position paper writing may be involved in this role.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Austin, TX, USA | Seattle, WA, USA BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
