Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Amazon's Accounting team is looking for a Corporate Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated by solving complex problems. This role supports critical system implementation projects and drives process improvements across global accounting operations in a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages continuous learning and growth.
About the role
This position supports Amazon's global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include corporate accounting close processes, driving operational improvements, and supporting system implementation projects related to corporate accounting functions and foreign exchange accounting. The role offers partnership opportunities with Legal, Tax, Technology teams, and accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations.
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
- Support control assessments, validate system outputs, and assist with testing activities during implementations
Requirements
- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
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
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
Benefits
- Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance with 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
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