What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth’s most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. 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
Primary responsiblities during close months includes 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 and helping to tie them out, and ensure controllership over the final product. In addition, during this period the individual will have several independent deliverables that they will own and drive forward, working with teams across accounting and with subject matter experts in the individual fields, including Policy.
Outside of close months the individual is primarily focused on:
1) automation and longer-term projects,
2) assisting with and drafting 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 the WDesk platform and provides opportunities for the individual to develop skills in SQL or languages if interested.
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
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Salary : $60,200 - $128,800
