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
About Amazon
Amazon is an actively verified employer hiring talent across technology, engineering, and operations.
- Headquarters: United States / United Kingdom
- Company Size: 1,000+ employees
- Trust Rating: 95 / 100 (Official Registry Audited)