Amazon is a pioneering dynamic and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our singleminded 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 customercentric 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 teamdriven 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).
Key job responsibilities Primary responsiblities during close months includes preparing and tying out our quarterly and annual financial statements 10Q/10K) for submission with the SEC. This will involve working with teams across Amazon to gather the required data loading information into the financial statements making changes to the financial statements and helping to tie them out and ensure controllership over the final product. In addition during this period the individual will have several independent deliverables that they will own and drive forward working with teams across accounting and with subject matter experts in the individual fields including Policy.
Outside of close months the individual is primarily focused on: 1 automation and longerterm projects 2 assisting with and drafting memos 3 preparing our SEC filings for the next quarter and 4 assisting with statutory and other adhoc requests for information.
This role involves working heavily in the WDesk platform and provides opportunities for the individual to develop skills in SQL or languages if interested.
3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
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
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.
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