Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Amazon via Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Amazon.

Key job responsibilities

• Responsible for the monthly accounting close including preparing journal entries, analyzing and explaining fluctuations and variances, and providing meaningful financial reporting to management.

• Prepare and review account reconciliations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners including Finance, Operations, Tax, and Technology teams to maintain flow of communication and support.

• Understand relevant accounting principles and communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partners.

• Analyze current procedures. Recommend, develop, and drive process improvements to achieve efficiency and scalability.

• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues related to unprocessed system transactions.

• Support external audit process and escalates any inefficiency to management

• Assess internal controls, identify gaps in the control process, and design additional controls to solve deficiencies.

• Contribute to manual effort reduction projects.

• Build trust with senior management through effective communication.

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

Contract Length: 11 Months

Location: Austin TX

Pay Range: $68ph - $75 per hour

AGS is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We Will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.