Senior Accountant Project Kuiper Accounting
Senior Accountant Project Kuiper Accounting
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Job Description
Amazon is a fast paced dynamic hightech company based in Seattle. Amazon has an immediate opening for an Accounting Manager to support all aspects of the accounting for Project Kuiper Amazons longterm initiative to design launch and maintain a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide lowlatency highspeed broadband connectivity to unserved or underserved communities around the world.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience operating in a complex highgrowth stage multidisciplinary organization. The candidate will work closely with all members of the crossfunctional teams to design develop and integrate financial information technology systems to support the operational and financial reporting requirements of the business. The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on accounting policy and technical accounting matters. The candidate will also have technical accounting experience in reviewing commercial contracts and assessing the accounting treatment in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. This person will have operated successfully in a fastpaced global resultsoriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial as well as ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively problemsolve scope business requirements and prioritize. Demonstrated experience in leading teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Perform review of nonstandard complex contracts and determine accounting treatment. Create templates to document these conclusions and help operationalize the accounting.
Conduct research on accounting literature pertaining to new business initiatives complex contracts and/or transactions. Significant accounting transactions include research and development (ASC 730 manufacturing activity involving capitalization (ASC 360 and inventory (ASC 330 considerations.
Support all aspects of our accounting and reporting process including conducting quarterly business updates with senior leadership.
Have an ability to navigate through a large amount of ambiguity and drive consensus between crossfunctional stakeholders clearly communicate dependencies and manage/track expectations.
Identify evaluate and implement Project Kuiper finance systems infrastructure and reporting needs to support business growth and drive scalable tools and mechanisms.
Demonstrate crisp communication skills have experience communicating project status to a broad audience and be willing to follow appropriate escalation channels to ensure delivery as planned.
Partner with members of the financial operations and financial technology teams to ensure proper application of accounting policies and implement global controls procedures and integration with Amazon global financials.
Empower the team to proactively identify accounting issues by developing trainings to coach team members on performing technical accounting assessments contract reviews and effective documentation of technical accounting positions.
3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience operating in a complex highgrowth stage multidisciplinary organization. The candidate will work closely with all members of the crossfunctional teams to design develop and integrate financial information technology systems to support the operational and financial reporting requirements of the business. The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert on accounting policy and technical accounting matters. The candidate will also have technical accounting experience in reviewing commercial contracts and assessing the accounting treatment in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. This person will have operated successfully in a fastpaced global resultsoriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial as well as ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively problemsolve scope business requirements and prioritize. Demonstrated experience in leading teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Perform review of nonstandard complex contracts and determine accounting treatment. Create templates to document these conclusions and help operationalize the accounting.
Conduct research on accounting literature pertaining to new business initiatives complex contracts and/or transactions. Significant accounting transactions include research and development (ASC 730 manufacturing activity involving capitalization (ASC 360 and inventory (ASC 330 considerations.
Support all aspects of our accounting and reporting process including conducting quarterly business updates with senior leadership.
Have an ability to navigate through a large amount of ambiguity and drive consensus between crossfunctional stakeholders clearly communicate dependencies and manage/track expectations.
Identify evaluate and implement Project Kuiper finance systems infrastructure and reporting needs to support business growth and drive scalable tools and mechanisms.
Demonstrate crisp communication skills have experience communicating project status to a broad audience and be willing to follow appropriate escalation channels to ensure delivery as planned.
Partner with members of the financial operations and financial technology teams to ensure proper application of accounting policies and implement global controls procedures and integration with Amazon global financials.
Empower the team to proactively identify accounting issues by developing trainings to coach team members on performing technical accounting assessments contract reviews and effective documentation of technical accounting positions.
3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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