Amazon Looking for ACCOUNTING MANAGER, AMAZON ACCOUNTING at MA, United States Full Time

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 Earths 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 Amazons 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)

Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Accounting Manager level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting

Key job responsibilities

Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process

End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners

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

Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership

Strong sense of ownership

Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization

Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects

Enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups

Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• + years of finance or a related analytical field experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 clients
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https : / / wwwamazonjobs / en / disability / us

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets The base pay for this position ranges from $, / year in our lowest geographic market up to $, / year in our highest geographic market

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience

Amazon is a total compensation company Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits

For more information, please visit https : / / wwwaboutamazoncom / workplace / employee-benefits This position will remain posted until filled

Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site