Senior Accountant, Transportation Accounting

Amazon; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a finance accounting professional to join our team in Culver City, CA. You will support accounting and reporting processes, apply GAAP, assess internal controls, and help close the books monthly.

The role emphasizes ownership, data analysis, and collaboration with business partners, with opportunities to improve processes and grow within Amazon's finance organization.

Qualifications

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

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 accounting

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Data analysis

Close the books

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth’s most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations, who dares to make bold decisions, and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge, then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.

Key job 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.

A day in the life

Your morning might start with a deep dive into a data anomaly you spotted in yesterday's financial close, working with your business partners to trace the root cause and implement a fix. By midday, you could be refining a financial model that evaluates a new operational initiative, preparing insights for an upcoming leadership review. In the afternoon, you might collaborate with teammates on automating a recurring report or coach a junior analyst through a new tool. You will regularly engage with stakeholders to ensure your analyses address the questions that matter most.

About The Team

Our Finance team is committed to being a trusted partner to the business, providing the financial perspective leaders need to make informed decisions. We operate in a collaborative, inclusive environment where analytical curiosity is encouraged and continuous improvement is part of our culture. Whether you are building scalable reporting solutions or mentoring colleagues, you will find opportunities to grow your expertise across multiple areas of finance. We are focused on strengthening controllership, driving operational efficiency, and delivering insights that create lasting value for our customers.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience
• 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 in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients
• Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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.

USA, CA, Culver City - 72,600.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 60,200.00 - 105,400.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 66,900.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10592913