Accounting Manager, Amazon Stores Accounting
About the role
Amazon is a pioneering and dynamic company focused on customer satisfaction and fostering a curious, innovative culture. We are seeking a financial accounting professional who exceeds expectations, makes bold decisions, and thrives in a challenging environment. At Amazon, you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, work in a collaborative team-driven setting, and grow within the Accounting department or across the company. We aim to hire and develop individuals who will raise the bar throughout their careers.
This role offers opportunities in various accounting areas, including Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Support various aspects of our accounting and reporting process with end-to-end process ownership.
- Understand internal control design concepts to assess and improve control effectiveness, including designing new processes and controls for emerging business activities.
- Exercise judgment to keep projects moving and ensure timely decision-making for monthly book closures.
- Escalate risks and issues to leadership as necessary.
- Identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change.
- Lead the delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
- Enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups.
- Research, conclude, and document technical accounting position papers.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Qualifications
- CPA certification (preferred).
- Knowledge of internal control frameworks (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency.
- Experience with GAAP research tools and the FASB codification.
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients (preferred).
- Proven ability to research and document support for accounting conclusions.
Pay
The base salary range for this position varies by location:
- USA, CA, Culver City: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
- USA, MA, Boston: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
- USA, OR, Portland: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville: $85,900.00 - $146,900.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle: $95,400.00 - $163,200.00 USD annually
Final compensation will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs), and will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance, with options for supplemental life plans.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
- Medical Advice Line.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
- 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off and parental leave.
Learn more about our benefits at Amazon Jobs Benefits.