Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting
About the Role
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 offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical system implementation projects and driving process improvements across global accounting operations. You’ll work in a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages continuous learning, with strong support for growth within the Accounting department and across the company.
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
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in finance or a related analytical field
- 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
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, 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
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. The package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, 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
- Parental leave
Company: Amazon.com Services LLC