Key job responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include 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, performing tie outs, working with external auditors, and ensuring controllership over the final product. In addition, during this period the individual will have several deliverables that they will own and drive forward, working with teams across accounting and with subject matter experts in the individual fields, including Policy.
Between filing periods, the focus shifts to:
1) automation initiatives and longer-term projects,
2) assisting with and drafting technical accounting memos,
3) preparing our SEC filings for the next quarter, and
4) assisting with statutory and other ad-hoc requests for information.
This role involves working heavily in Workiva and provides opportunities for the individual to develop skills in technical accounting, project management, and data analytics.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually