Corporate Accounting & Close Manager

Amazon; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead monthly close, prepare SEC filings, and drive cross-functional accounting initiatives. You will partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Finance teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, and International operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP, COSO controls, and experience in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of internal control framework (COSO).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform and/or manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
• Support the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports (10-Q, 8-K, 10-K) and other external filings as applicable
• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners; Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects
• Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Tax, Treasury, Technology, and Statutory Accounting teams to understand business initiatives and assess accounting implications
• Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in your area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities
• Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities; drive impactful global projects that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Conduct US GAAP research and provide proactive guidance on accounting matters; prepare position papers and document support for accounting conclusions
• Assess risks, evaluate internal control considerations, and

Skills

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

COSO knowledge

GAAP knowledge

CPA

FASB codification

Big Four experience

Accounting conclusions documentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Amazon is seeking an experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead monthly close, prepare SEC filings, and drive cross-functional accounting initiatives. You will partner with Tax, Legal, Treasury, and Finance teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, and International operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role requires deep knowledge of US GAAP, COSO controls, and experience in a fast-growing environment.