Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a global leader in cloud computing, offering services from data centers globally. AWS is a high-growth, fast-moving group within Amazon with a start-up mentality where new and diverse challenges arise every day as it seeks to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster for our customers.
We are searching for a bar-raising Accounting Manager, who consistently exceeds expectations, thrives in a dynamic workplace, and can actively contribute to our talented team. The individual will support internal controls over financial reporting. This role will collaborate with business and finance partners within the AWS organization to support new initiatives and launches and ensure appropriate controllership of processes, from end-to-end. 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.
Key job responsibilities
• Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process
• Understanding accounting and financial principles and how to apply them.
• 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.
• Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Analysis of complex processes and systems data.
A day in the life
In this role, each day is a little different. With that said, a candidate on the AWS Revenue Accounting Team can expect a mix of the following in their day-to-day:
- Engaging with AWS business and finance partners to understand program launches and evolution of existing products
- Driving automation of existing tech debt, and inventing streamlined processes for new launches
- Assessing customer contracts for potential accounting implications
- Preparing and reviewing journal entries impacting month-end results
- Conducting analytical review of financial results and investigating variances
- Coaching team members on your respective responsibilities to expand the team's overall baseline knowledge.
About the team
The AWS Revenue Accounting Team is made of a group of individuals with varying backgrounds - some who have supported the space for the majority of their careers, while others who have come from public accounting or other industries.- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field- 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 an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $85,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $179,500/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.
