Sr. Accountant, AWS Technology Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 66,900 - 117,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Portland is seeking a financial accounting professional with a Bachelor's degree and over 3 years of experience. The role includes end-to-end process ownership, delivering accounting tasks, and enhancing partnerships between accounting and business teams. Candidates with a CPA and knowledge of internal control frameworks will be preferred. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $66,900 to $117,100 annually.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
• Research and document support for accounting conclusions.

Skills

Finance analysis

Process improvement

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Description

Amazon is a pioneering and dynamic 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 creative 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.

When working at Amazon, your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazon’s strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position). Amazon’s accounting group offers opportunities at the Accounting Manager level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting.

Key job responsibilities

• End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners.
• 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.
• Escalate risks and issues as necessary to leadership.
• Strong sense of ownership.
• Ability to identify process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization.
• Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects.
• Enhance partnerships between Accounting and various business and IT groups.
• Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA
• Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency
• 2+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience
• 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.

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.

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: A10374576