Amazon.com LLC

Finance

SeniorAccountant

$67–117k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Accountant at Amazon.com LLC. Skills: Accounting close, Financial reporting, Process improvement. Prepare monthly accounting close. Analyze and explain fluctuations and variances”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve efficiency; Achieve scalability

Industry & Context.

Finance
Problems you'll solve

Risk assessment; Problem solving

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, CA or CPA or equivalent qualification, 3+ years of relevant experience, Understanding of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition Standard, Experience with data mining tools SQL, Experience with data mining tools Alteryx, Written and verbal communication skills, Solid organizational abilities, Risk assessment abilities, Aptitude for utilizing AI

Nice to Have

5+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience

What You'll Do.

Prepare monthly accounting close

Analyze and explain fluctuations and variances

Provide meaningful financial reporting

Prepare and review account reconciliations

Collaborate with cross-functional business partners

Communicate application of GAAP

Analyze current procedures

Recommend process improvements

Develop process improvements

Drive process improvements

Collaborate with technical teams

Resolve issues related to unprocessed system transactions

Support external audit process

Escalate inefficiency to management

Assess internal controls

Identify gaps in control process

Design additional controls

Contribute to manual effort reduction projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional business partners; Finance teams; Operations teams; Tax teams; Technology teams

Communication Scope

Verbal communication; Written communication

Full Job Description

With over 200 million members across more than 26 countries, Amazon Prime is one of the world's largest subscription businesses. The Prime Accounting team supports Amazon’s Prime subscription businesses, and is responsible for the revenue generated through direct-to-consumer and B2B sales channels. This position requires a self-starter who will be responsible for supporting new geography expansions, tech debt resolution, in addition to supporting various aspects of our monthly accounting and reporting process. 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, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon’s 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 • Responsible for the monthly accounting close including preparing journal entries, analyzing and explaining fluctuations and variances, and providing meaningful financial reporting to management. • Prepare and review account reconciliations. • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners including Finance, Operations, Tax, and Technology teams to maintain flow of communication and support. • Understand relevant accounting principles and communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partners. • Analyze current procedures. Recommend, develop, and drive process improvements to achieve efficiency and scalability. • Collaborate with technic

Free ATS check

Applying for this Senior Accountant role?

Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.

ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED

What do employees actually say about Amazon.com LLC?

Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.

Read Company Rants →