Description
The Devices and Services team is seeking an Accounting Manager to support the Inventory & Reverse Logistics space, with a primary focus on inventory valuation reserves.
This role will support high-impact, cross-functional projects with senior leadership visibility in the Finance and Operations organizations.
The individual owning these areas will drive significant impact and improvement opportunities across Amazon.
The successful candidate will currently be operating at the manager level.
Typical candidates for this position will have held similar positions in larger public companies, will have experience in the inventory/reverse logistics space, or held a manager level position with a Big 4 public accounting firm serving Fortune 500 clients.
Key job responsibilities
This role requires a self-starter with the ability to exercise judgement in the face of ambiguity.
The candidate must have the aptitude to incorporate new approaches and methodologies that are grounded in data-based recommendations.
This role involves regular interaction with leadership, and therefore requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A successful candidate must be able to challenge existing processes and assumptions, while identifying enhancement solutions and influencing change.
Candidates should have experience working cross-functionally in rapidly-evolving environments, as this position will frequently partner with business, finance, operations and tech teams to drive automation, reduce manual effort and improve controllership.
An individual in this position will be expected to understand internal control design concepts in order to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area, as well as to influence the design of systems, processes and controls for growing business activities.
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
Experience with inventory accounting
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.
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.
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.