Accounting Manager, Prime Accounting Job at Amazon in Arlington

Description Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. 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). This position requires a self-starter who will be responsible for supporting new geography expansions and partner launch efforts, in addition to supporting various aspects of our monthly accounting and reporting process. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding and experience operating in a complex, high-growth stage, multi-disciplinary organization. The candidate will work closely with members of cross-functional teams to design, develop and deliver operationalization of complex accounting projects. Key job responsibilities • Responsible for the monthly accounting close including preparing journal entries, analyzing and explaining fluctuations and variances, and providing meaningful financial reporting to management. • Collaborate with cross-functional business partners including Finance, Operations, Tax, and Technology teams to maintain flow of communication and support. • Analyze current procedures. Recommend, develop, and drive process improvements to achieve efficiency and scalability. • Lead automation projects and reduce manual efforts. • Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month. • Collaborate with technical teams to resolve issues related to unprocessed system transactions. • Support external audit process and escalates any inefficiency to management • Assess internal controls, identify gaps in the control process, and design additional controls to solve deficiencies. • Build trust with senior management through effective communication. About the team The Prime Accounting team supports Amazon’s Prime subscription businesses, and is responsible for the revenue generated through direct to consumer and B2B sales channels. This position requires a self-starter who will be responsible for supporting new geography expansions and driving automation initiatives, in addition to supporting various aspects of our monthly accounting and reporting process. Prime is one of World's largest Subscription business with over 200MM members. Prime operates in more than 26 countries. Our goal is to eliminate all manual Accounting processes and achieve 100% automation. We are a part of the business team (we have a seat at the table), not a detached corporate function. We appreciate the business’ strategy, operating principles, and customer goals. We contribute to business decisions by providing insight that reflects that appreciation and includes methodical consideration for end-to-end impact to systems, financial controls, and ongoing support requirements. Prime is supported by a dedicated Technology team. Working with the Finance Business Integration (FBI) team, you will be supporting expansion of Prime in new geographies and launching projects that enhances customer experiences in existing market places. You will lead projects that will reduce manual efforts and enhance Controllership. The role will give you opportunity to analyze membership trends and understand their impact on Prime revenue, both amortized and deferred. You will also work closely with Finance and Tax teams and help analyze revenue variances against forecast and understand potential tax issues/concerns relating to Prime Subscriptions and ensure compliance. Basic Qualifications 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field Preferred Qualifications 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. 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. 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.