Accounting Analyst, Amazon Robotics

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field (e.g., Engineering, Math, and Computer Science)
• 3+ years of finance experience or a related analytical field

Working at Amazon Robotics

Are you inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work impacts the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and youll fit right in here at Amazon Robotics. We are a smart team of achievers that work passionately to apply cutting edge advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers experiences in ways we cant even image yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling, and fun.

As an Accounting Analyst you will have the equivalent of 2+ years of professional experience with financial accounting, reporting and internal control related responsibilities. This position will have responsibility for supporting all parts of our financial reporting process and will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area. Technical accounting research and position paper writing will also be a requirement of this position.

This position is expected to have a sense of ownership, ability to identify process improvement opportunities, drive positive change across the organization, and enhance partnerships between Accounting and various finance, operations accounting and IT groups. The Accounting Analyst will be detail-oriented, possess good communication skills, have advanced Excel skills, and have expertise in both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Ad-hoc analyses, participation in various accounting projects, assisting with internal audits are required, as needed.

Key job responsibilities

• Billing intercompany Amazon customers and external clients and overseeing summary report
• Working with corporate finance to support them in the fixed-asset creation process
• Maintaining general ledger accounts, preparing journal entries and reconciling month-end balances for revenue and COGS accounts
• Internal financial reporting pertaining to revenue, sales and use tax, and drive-unit count
• Month-end close processes which will include booking uncollectible allowance, preparing rollforwards for external customer receivables, applying payments to open receivables, reconciling cash, and maintaining deferred revenue account.
• Working cross-functionally with other departments to ensure proper accounting for new or unique transactions.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Nashville, TN, USA | North Reading, MA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA | Virginia Beach, VA, USA

• 4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
• MBA, or CPA
• Knowledge of Tableau
• 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)
• 2+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience
• 2+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experience
• 2+ years of controls/audit/compliance/SOX roles experience
• Experience designing and implementing controls or experience performing audits over financial reporting environment

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 $56,900/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.