Senior Accountant — Own Complex Financials & Controls

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting accounting and reporting processes, applying internal control concepts, and driving timely month-end close with ownership and analytical rigor.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in finance or analytics and a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA is a plus. This position offers growth within a large, customer-obsessed organization and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting various aspects of our accounting and reporting process.
• Understanding accounting and financial principles and how to apply them.
• Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities.
• Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Analysis of complex processes and systems data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls (COSO)

GAAP knowledge

Accounting standards (FASB)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA (preferred)

Tools

COSO framework

FASB codification

GAAP research tools

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team in Arlington, VA. The role involves supporting accounting and reporting processes, applying internal control concepts, and driving timely month-end close with ownership and analytical rigor.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in finance or analytics and a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA is a plus. This position offers growth within a large, customer-obsessed organization and a comprehensive benefits package.