Senior Accountant, AWS Technology Infrastructure

About the role

Amazon is a pioneering and dynamic company that thrives on unique and customer-centric approaches. We pride ourselves on our obsession with customer satisfaction and our innovative culture. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, makes bold decisions, and embraces challenges, Amazon offers an environment where your career can flourish. You will join a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages learning, curiosity, and action. Amazon supports internal movement and growth within the Accounting department and across the company, aiming to hire and develop individuals who will raise the bar throughout their careers.

This role is part of Amazon’s accounting group, with opportunities in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS Data Center accounting and reporting processes.
• Own the end-to-end process for Capex and Opex to support finance and business partners.
• 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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification.
• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency.
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.

Pay

The base salary range for this position varies by location:

• USA, CA, Culver City: $72,600 - $117,100 USD annually
• USA, MA, Boston: $66,900 - $117,100 USD annually
• USA, OR, Portland: $66,900 - $117,100 USD annually
• USA, TN, Nashville: $60,200 - $105,400 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin: $66,900 - $117,100 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $66,900 - $117,100 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $82,700 - $117,100 USD annually

Your compensation package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, 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.
• Parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at Amazon Jobs Benefits.