Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting
Amazon's Accounting team is seeking a Corporate Financial Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated by solving complex problems. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical system implementation projects and driving process improvements across global accounting operations. The environment is collaborative, team-driven, and encourages continuous learning, with strong support for movement and growth within the Accounting department and across the company.
About the role
The Senior Financial Analyst supports Amazon's global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration. This role will be responsible for corporate accounting close processes, driving operational improvements, and supporting system implementation projects related to corporate accounting functions and foreign exchange accounting. It offers cross-functional partnership opportunities with Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, as well as accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations.
The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of internal controls and can support control assessments, validate system outputs, and assist with testing activities during implementations. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
Responsibilities
- Perform Corporate accounting close processes
- Support system implementation projects, including defining accounting requirements and validating outputs
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
- Conduct financial reporting research and prepare technical position papers
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including finance, legal, tax, and statutory accounting teams
- Perform risk assessments and evaluate control considerations within a complex, high-growth environment
Requirements
- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- Experience participating in system implementation projects, including requirements definition, UAT, and post-go-live support
- Experience supporting system implementation lifecycles
Benefits
Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option 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
Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Pay
- USA, CA, Culver City: $72,600.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, MA, Boston: $66,900.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, OR, Portland: $66,900.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, TN, Nashville: $60,200.00 - $105,400.00 USD annually
- USA, TX, Austin: $66,900.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, VA, Arlington: $66,900.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle: $82,700.00 - $117,100.00 USD annually