Accounting Manager, Amazon Publishing Accounting

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Publishing Accounting is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and support global growth. The role requires strong leadership, strategic judgment, and solid GAAP knowledge to drive accurate reporting and controllership across multiple markets.

You will guide month-end close, collaborate with business partners, and help standardize processes. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting and preferred CPA, with experience in Big Four environments a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred; knowledge of COSO and GAAP research tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Guiding the accounting function for Amazon Publishing including recoupable advances, royalty calculation, content ingestion, multi-channel distribution, inter-company transactions, and marketing expenses.
• Developing, integrating, and improving accounting processes and procedures for subsidiary while increasing controllership.
• Managing the month-end financial close and financial reporting deliverables.
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• Execute judgment and ensure the right decisions are reached to accurately report financial results.
• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance, and serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to launch new projects and resolve issues.

Skills

Finance experience

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Description

Come support the global growth of Amazon Publishing, creating original content for our global customers! Amazon Publishing Accounting is looking for a highly motivated and curious Accounting Manager to be a key member of the Accounting Team. Amazon Publishing is known for being a leading trade publisher that focuses on empowering storytellers and connecting them with readers worldwide. Our mission is to create the world's most author-centric publishing house, supporting emerging, bestselling, and critically acclaimed authors. We publish books in multiple formats including digital, print, and audio, catering to diverse reader preferences.

Description

The right individual will have exceptional accounting skills, strong leadership skills, and solid business judgment capable of driving an organization to the right results. They will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically.

Key job responsibilities

• Guiding the accounting function for Amazon Publishing including recoupable advances, royalty calculation, content ingestion, multi-channel distribution, inter-company transactions, and marketing expenses.
• Developing, integrating, and improving accounting processes and procedures for subsidiary while increasing controllership
• Managing the month-end financial close and financial reporting deliverables
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners
• Execute judgment and ensure the right decisions are reached to accurately report financial results
• Drive projects, provide accounting guidance, and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to launch new projects and resolve issues

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• 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 participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results
• Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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Company

Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A3197759