Amazon has a history and tradition of leading the world in web-related technologies and services. One of those products is Amazon Web Services (
AWS). Since early 2006,
AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud.
AWS needs individuals that bring the accounting experience AND the entrepreneurial aptitude to accelerate decision making and management of the business and accounting. Also needed is the intellectual capacity to produce innovative ideas/analysis and the willingness to do the heavy lifting to implement those decisions.
On the
AWS Supply Chain Accounting, you will be surrounded by people that are exceptionally talented, bright, and driven, and believe that world class support is critical to customer and
AWS success. To support this quickly growing business, you must be highly analytical and possess a strong passion for analytics and accountability, setting high standards, and razor-sharp accuracy. We take working hard, having fun, and making history seriously – you should too!
When working on
AWS Supply Chain Accounting, 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. You will contribute to optimize
AWS’s supply chain, capturing operational benefits in terms of continuity of supply and cost efficiency.
This position will have responsibility for:
• Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
• Execute judgments to keep business and accounting projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
• 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.
• Escalating risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
• Enhance partnerships between accounting and business, finance, tax, trade compliance and IT groups.
• Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience
- CPA
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
- 5+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience
- 5+ years of solving complex business challenges by delivering accurate and timely financial models, analysis, and recommendations that have a proven impact on business (e.g., financial savings, operational improvements, or customer benefits) experience
- Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples:
Oracle,
SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)
- 4+ years of transactional accounting field experience
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
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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 - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually