Senior Systems Accountant, Transfer Pricing Accounting

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Systems Accountant for its Seattle office. The role focuses on supporting transfer pricing transactions, system analysis, and process solutions. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with over three years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers competitive compensation aligned with Amazon's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

Equity and sign-on payments

Qualifications

• 3+ years in finance or a related analytical field.
• Experience in project management.
• Solid IT aptitude and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing maintenance of the Transfer Pricing Accounting system.
• Automation of manual transfer pricing calculations.
• Collaboration with accounting, tax, and technical teams.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 3011694 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is seeking a Senior Systems Accountant to join the Transfer Pricing accounting team based at its Seattle headquarters to focus on supporting Amazon’s U.S. and international transfer pricing transactions. This role requires proficiency in the analysis of system requirements, solution design and ongoing maintenance of a proprietary Transfer Pricing application as well as operational accounting knowledge. As a Senior Systems Accountant, you will identify, design, and deploy technology and process solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements. In addition to delivering new automation and enhancing/supporting existing systems, an effective candidate will be expected to contribute relevant technical, functional, and process expertise, negotiate and drive alignment for all financial systems projects and initiatives which impact our accounting close.

Key job responsibilities
We are currently looking for candidates who have held similar positions in large public companies or who have held functional lead level positions with a consulting firm serving Fortune 500 clients for 2 or more years. Successful candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 3+ years of professional experience. Demonstrated experience in providing leadership to accomplish complex challenges will be expected as this is an ongoing requirement for this position.

A day in the life
Ongoing maintenance and monitoring of Transfer Pricing Accounting system
Automation of manual transfer pricing calculations
Collaboration with technical team to resolve system issues and improve system performance
Spearhead testing process of system fix and enhancement
Collaboration with accounting, tax and technical team to design new system
Training Transfer Pricing Accounting system to team members
Prioritization of on-boarding, maintenance and system enhancement
Operationalizing and recording transfer pricing transactions in the GL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, finance, or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of relevant consulting (system implementation, upgrades enhancement, support) or industry experience
- Exposure to operational accounting concepts of intercompany and transfer pricing
- A demonstrated history of solving multiple and complex operational and reporting challenges
- Experience in project management
- Solid organizational skills along with an aptitude for information technology
- Detail oriented and analytical mindset
- Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills
- High standards for delivery and success

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

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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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.