Senior Accountant, Foreign Exchange (FX), Accounting
Senior Accountant, Foreign Exchange (FX), Accounting
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01-06-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 60200 - 128800
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
01-06-2025
Job Description
The Foreign Exchange (FX) accounting team is looking for a Senior Accountant to support operational close activities and accounting projects with FX impact.
The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn new areas systems and skills and will thrive in a complex high-growth environment by collaborating with teams such as Accounting Treasury Tax Technology and Corporate Reporting Systems to provide FX guidance on projects with FX implications. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial along with the ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively and solve problems.
The Senior FX Analysts primary responsibility is to support accounting projects with FX impact by collaborating with various organizations including local (international) accounting teams Treasury Tax Fintech CRS and US business accounting teams.
The successful candidate should have extensive experience working with multiple systems demonstrate strong analytical skills to understand complex transaction flows and partner effectively with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes. Additionally the role requires an ability to dive deep into FX transaction details and demonstrate strong ownership in driving process improvements.
Key job responsibilities
Working independently to become a subject matter expert in reviewing FX transactions
Supporting accounting teams FX-related inquiries
Driving continuous process improvement through collaboration with business stakeholders
Supporting other projects assigned by accounting manager
Performing month-end activities and preparing deliverables
About the team
The Foreign Exchange (FX) Accounting team is responsible for the preparation of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and Other Income and Expense (OI&E) deliverables as well as reviewing the reasonableness of Amazons foreign currency results. Additionally the FX team provides FX guidance for new business and system launches with FX implications. FX accounting continues to grow in complexity due to the expanding number of countries in which Amazon operates. With Amazon operating in over 90 countries and dealing with over 1000 currency pairs the FX team works with a diverse range of FX matters exposures and impacted systems.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP for data analysis
- Experience processing and analyzing datasets with high volume
- Proficient in major accounting systems including SAP and Oracle Financials
- 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 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.
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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
The ideal candidate has a willingness to learn new areas systems and skills and will thrive in a complex high-growth environment by collaborating with teams such as Accounting Treasury Tax Technology and Corporate Reporting Systems to provide FX guidance on projects with FX implications. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial along with the ability to think clearly analyze quantitatively and solve problems.
The Senior FX Analysts primary responsibility is to support accounting projects with FX impact by collaborating with various organizations including local (international) accounting teams Treasury Tax Fintech CRS and US business accounting teams.
The successful candidate should have extensive experience working with multiple systems demonstrate strong analytical skills to understand complex transaction flows and partner effectively with cross-functional teams to improve existing processes. Additionally the role requires an ability to dive deep into FX transaction details and demonstrate strong ownership in driving process improvements.
Key job responsibilities
Working independently to become a subject matter expert in reviewing FX transactions
Supporting accounting teams FX-related inquiries
Driving continuous process improvement through collaboration with business stakeholders
Supporting other projects assigned by accounting manager
Performing month-end activities and preparing deliverables
About the team
The Foreign Exchange (FX) Accounting team is responsible for the preparation of Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) and Other Income and Expense (OI&E) deliverables as well as reviewing the reasonableness of Amazons foreign currency results. Additionally the FX team provides FX guidance for new business and system launches with FX implications. FX accounting continues to grow in complexity due to the expanding number of countries in which Amazon operates. With Amazon operating in over 90 countries and dealing with over 1000 currency pairs the FX team works with a diverse range of FX matters exposures and impacted systems.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables VLOOKUP for data analysis
- Experience processing and analyzing datasets with high volume
- Proficient in major accounting systems including SAP and Oracle Financials
- 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 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.
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 job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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