Senior Accountant, Digital Content & Services

DescriptionAmazon’s Digital Content & Services accounting team provides diverse customer offerings including independent author services through Print on Demand, Brilliance Publishing and Amazon Publishing. The Digital Content & Services accounting team is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the accounting for its dynamic and fast growing digital businesses. This role will work across the broader Digital accounting team to lead management of various aspects of accounting month-end close, controllership initiatives, and new projects. 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 the place where your career can flourish.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. The candidate will also have technical accounting experience in assessing the accounting treatment in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, and results-oriented environment. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements and prioritize.Basic Qualifications• 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldPreferred Qualifications• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients• 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions• CPA• Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)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 $60,200/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.Company - Amazon.com Services LLCJob ID: A2743089