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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). Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany Accounting Policy & Reporting Operations and Capital Transportation Payments & Merchant Services Retail Operations Digital and AWS Accounting.
This position will have responsibility for supporting all aspects of lease accounting. In addition this position will be expected to 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. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level.
Key job responsibilities
Manage the periodend close process by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all lease accounting entries and reconciliations.
Manage key owned and leased life cycle events for assets in Infra
Perform analytical review of fixed assets related balances and provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting
Drive projects provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues.
Ensure effective collaboration and influence across multiple organizations with partner teams and stakeholders.
3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
CPA
Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.