What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting position at Amazon?
Description
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 is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical system implementation projects and driving process improvements across global accounting operations. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages continuous learning, and Amazon strongly supports movement and growth within the Accounting department and across the company.
The Senior Accountant supports Amazon's global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration.
This role will be responsible for corporate accounting close processes, driving operational improvements, and supporting system implementation projects related to corporate accounting functions and foreign exchange accounting. This role offers cross-functional partnership opportunities with Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, as well as accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations.
The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of internal controls and can support control assessments, validate system outputs, and assist with testing activities during implementations. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
Key job responsibilities
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A10494903
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 is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical system implementation projects and driving process improvements across global accounting operations. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages continuous learning, and Amazon strongly supports movement and growth within the Accounting department and across the company.
The Senior Accountant supports Amazon's global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration.
This role will be responsible for corporate accounting close processes, driving operational improvements, and supporting system implementation projects related to corporate accounting functions and foreign exchange accounting. This role offers cross-functional partnership opportunities with Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, as well as accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations.
The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of internal controls and can support control assessments, validate system outputs, and assist with testing activities during implementations. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams.
Key job 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
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- CPA
- 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
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
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
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A10494903