Senior Accountant - 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). Amazon's accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting. This position will have responsibility for supporting all aspects of lease accounting. In addition, this position will be expected to 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. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate they were top performers at their level. Key job responsibilities - Manage the period-end close process by ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all lease accounting entries and reconciliations. - Manage key leased life cycle events - Perform analytical review of lease related balances and provide balance sheet account movements to support cash flow reporting - Drive projects, provide accounting guidance and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to resolve issues. - Ensure effective collaboration and influence across multiple organizations with partner teams and stakeholders. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $56,900/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.