Sr. Accountant, Compensation and Benefits Accounting
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.
About the role
This role supports the accounting of compensation and benefits across North America, including the implementation of process improvements, automations, and launch of new businesses.
Responsibilities
- Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
- Understanding accounting and financial principles and how to apply them.
- Understanding 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.
- Executing judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
- Show a strong sense of ownership.
- Analyze 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: 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience, 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, Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.
Qualifications
- Basic Qualifications: 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience, Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience, 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, Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions.
Skills
- Strong sense of ownership.
- Analysis of complex processes and systems data.
Benefits
- 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.
- Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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, VA, Arlington - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
- USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually
Schedule
Not specified.