Accounting Analyst, Finance Operations & Compliance

Amazon Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon (China) Holding Company Limited is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis in Seattle. This role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, partnering with AP/AR teams and stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will leverage Excel, SQL, and other tools to analyze financial data, drive process improvements, and support internal controls and audits.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of finance experience.
• 2+ years of Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable experience.
• 2+ years of applying KPIs to analyses.
• Knowledge of Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA.

Responsibilities

• Perform/Support the month end activities including closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
• Prepare month end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share with Stakeholders along with the analysis on the reasons for the changes.
• Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and knowledge in accounting and apply this in-depth knowledge, principles and systems design to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consistently consult with leadership in order to achieve resolution
• Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
• Responsible for Preparing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with GST Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
• Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits.
• Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
• Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.
• Other ad hoc tasks assigned.

Skills

Finance analytics

KPIs usage

Data-driven decision making

Tools

Excel

Access

Oracle

Essbase

SQL

VBA

Job description

Amazon (China) Holding Company Limited is seeking an Accounting Analyst to join Finance Operations Accounting and Analysis in Seattle. This role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting, partnering with AP/AR teams and stakeholders across the organization.

The ideal candidate will leverage Excel, SQL, and other tools to analyze financial data, drive process improvements, and support internal controls and audits.