Staff Accountant — Month-End & Financial Controls

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Digital Services Private Limited in Seattle is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis within the FAAS team.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and strict adherence to US GAAP. Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA or equivalent, with strong Excel, SQL, and experience with Oracle/SAP. Retail or financial services experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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
• CA with upto 0-4 Years of post-qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts / working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting Knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities

Responsibilities

• Month end closing activities and balance sheet analysis
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reconciliations and reporting
• Support management in financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures, and policies
• Promote systems/process development for efficiency and control improvements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Advanced Excel

SQL knowledge

Education

CA/ICWA/CIMA/CMA or CPA

Tools

Excel

SQL

Oracle

SAP

Essbase

VBA

TM1

Job description

Amazon Digital Services Private Limited in Seattle is seeking a Staff Accountant to support month-end close, reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis within the FAAS team.

The role emphasizes process improvement, data-driven decision making, and strict adherence to US GAAP. Ideal candidates hold CA/CPA or equivalent, with strong Excel, SQL, and experience with Oracle/SAP. Retail or financial services experience is a plus.