Sr. Accountant, Compensation and Benefits 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.

Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon’s strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position). Amazon’s accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in various areas, and this role will support 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
• Analysis of complex processes and systems data

Qualifications

The basic qualifications for this role include 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.

• Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience, CPA, knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO), and knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients and experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions are also preferred

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 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 varies by 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, 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

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