Sr. Accountant, AWS Revenue Accounting

Amazon has a history and tradition of leading the world in web-related technologies and services. One of those products is Amazon Web Services (AWS). Since early 2006, AWS has provided companies of all sizes with an infrastructure platform in the cloud. AWS needs individuals that bring the accounting experience AND the entrepreneurial aptitude to accelerate decision making and management of the business and accounting. Also needed is the intellectual capacity to produce innovative ideas/analysis and the willingness to do the heavy lifting to implement those decisions. On the AWS Revenue Accounting team, you will be surrounded by people that are exceptionally talented, bright, and driven, and believe that world class support is critical to customer and AWS success. To support this quickly growing business, you must be highly analytical and possess a strong passion for analytics and accountability, setting high standards, and razor‑sharp accuracy. 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. This position offers the opportunity to make significant contributions to the business while collaborating with diverse teams to solve unusually complex challenges in a fast‑paced, global environment. We take working hard, having fun, and making history seriously: you should too! Key job responsibilities Support various aspects of our accounting and reporting process for AWS revenue. 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. Analysis of complex processes and systems data. 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. 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 business, finance, tax, and IT groups. 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. 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 117,100.00 USD annually #J-18808-Ljbffr Role, Inc.