Sr. Accountant, Amazon Leo Accounting
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process. Understanding accounting and financial principles and how to apply them. Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities. Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month. Strong sense of ownership. Analysis of complex processes and systems data.
Requirements
- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA
- Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
- Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
Benefits
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is listed below. 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.
- 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