Financial Analyst, FOAA

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Central Accounting and Tax Compliance team in Seattle. This role covers month-end close, flux analysis, and maintenance of internal controls, while collaborating with leadership and auditors.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year finance experience, strong Excel/SQL/Oracle skills, and a proven ability to use data to influence business decisions in a fast-paced environment.

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 month-end activities including closing sub-ledgers and GL reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end Flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Apply accounting principles and collaborate with leadership to resolve issues.
• Ensure internal controls and policies are documented and improved.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with GST returns.

Skills

Finance analysis

KPI analysis

Data-driven decisions

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Access

Oracle

Essbase

SQL

VBA

TM1

Job description

Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our Central Accounting and Tax Compliance.
Key Roles and Responsibilities are:
1. Perform/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
2. 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.
3. 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
4. Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
5. Responsible for Preparing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with GST Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
6. Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits .
7. Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
8. Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.

Basic Qualifications

- 1+ years of finance experience
- 2+ years of Accounts Receivable or Account Payable experience
- 2+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience
- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting

Preferred Qualifications

- 2+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
- Experience in TM1, Data Warehouse and SQL
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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.