Accounting Manager, Amazon Leo

Description

Amazon has an immediate opening for an Accounting Manager to support Amazon Leo, Amazon's long-term initiative to design, launch and maintain a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites providing high-speed broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide. In this role, you will support capital expenditure and leasing activities that power the Amazon Leo Network, partnering with global stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, build scalable processes, and uphold the highest standards in our month-end close.

Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is eager to drive AI and automation to streamline processes and strengthen controls, takes full ownership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and delivers impactful results that scale our rapidly growing infrastructure.

Key job responsibilities

• Own accounting for capital expenditures and leasing activities supporting the US Amazon Leo satellite network

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP

• Manage complex accounting judgments related to fixed assets (ASC 360), leases (ASC 842), and research and development (ASC 730)

• Partner cross-functionally with global stakeholders on complex accounting transactions and processes

• Scale accounting processes to support rapid global growth

• Drive automation and AI enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

• Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.

• Support responses to audit inquiries and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

• Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA

• 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

• Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency

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.

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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 .

USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually