Role Overview & Specifications

Description

Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online.

Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great

experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Financial Analyst to support our Global Finance Business Services Accounting organization. Finance Business Services is a fast-paced group within Amazon where new challenges arise every day. This position will partner with Global Operations and Accounting teams to identify areas of Controllership risk, compliance risk, and related financial accounting impact.

The ideal candidate is a highly proactive self-starter with a strong technical accounting background, problem solving

skills and attention to detail who will take ownership and drive positive change including evaluating and streamlining existing operational and accounting processes, controls and metrics. This role has regular interaction with various business units across Amazon and requires strong interpersonal and communication

skills.

Responsibilities Include

Working closely with the accounting and finance teams to evaluate monthly results Highlighting accounting improvement opportunities on specific processes and accounts and partnering with operations and accounting teams to implement Coordinating with operations and accounting teams in Europe, Asia and other

locations and collaborating directly to ensure strong communication, reporting, and best practices are identified, implemented and followed Influencing business decisions with effective verbal and written communication, data driven analysis and presentation of alternatives Working closely with the projects and business teams, provide comprehensive accounting

requirements and ensure engagement for a successful project launch Effectively maintaining communication with internal and external business partners

We Are Open To Hiring Candidates To Work Out Of One Of The Following

locations:

Arlington, VA, USA

Basic

Qualifications

6+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field

experience 6+ years of building financial and operational reports/data sets that inform business decision-making

experience

Experience delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives/projects

Preferred

Qualifications

Experience in accounts receivable or account payable MBA, or CPA

Experience In Creating Process Improvements With Automation And Analysis

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 $81,100/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.

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A2605353

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