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Amazon Accounting Manager, Accounting in Austin, Texas
Description
Amazon has an immediate opening for an Accounting Manager to join our Lease Accounting Finance and Business Integration team.
This position supports and can directly influence the launches of Amazon’s global business initiatives related to process automation and transformation in the Worldwide Leasing space. This leader will work closely with the global Accounting Operations, Finance, Tax, Lease Administration, Business and Financial Systems teams driving lease transactions and will represent Accounting to various stakeholders. In this role, the candidate will be part of a team that collaborates with business, finance and technical teams to deliver world class solutions that are highly scalable, secure, and flexible. This person will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, 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.
Successful candidates will have a thorough experience with ASC 842 Lease Accounting, financial processes, financial account reconciliations, project management, accounting requirements documentation, process design, and user acceptance testing responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in leading teams to accomplish unusually complex challenges is expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position.
Key job responsibilities
Owns and manages the lifecycle of a high impact, complex and cross-functional program where the business problem and program strategy may not be well defined.
Identify and drive implementation of process and technology improvements that can be leveraged globally within the lease accounting organization.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for, and represent, lease accounting functions with teams across the organization.
Own delivery of accounting requirement documentation.
Execution of user acceptance testing.
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
Strong familiarity with ASC 842 Lease Accounting Standards
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.
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.