Accounting Manager, Foreign Exchange (FX) Accounting

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 4h ago

Description

The Foreign Exchange (FX) Accounting team is responsible for managing global FX results and providing FX guidance for new business initiatives and system launches with FX implications. As Amazon operates in over 100 countries and manages approximately 1,100 currency pairs, the FX team handles diverse and complex FX matters, exposures, and system integrations.

The FX accounting team is looking for an Accounting Manager to perform certain monthly close duties and serve as a subject matter expert on FX accounting matters for cross-functional business stakeholders. This role will work with various accounting business teams (AWS, digital, store, payments, advertising, international accounting team, etc.) to understand each business initiative, assess FX implications, and provide FX requirements to avoid creating future technical debt.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a complex, high-growth environment, collaborating with teams such as accounting, Treasury, Tax, technology, and Corporate Reporting to provide FX guidance on projects involving FX implications. Strong oral and written communication skills are crucial, as well as the ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope business requirements, and prioritize.

Key job responsibilities

FX Subject Matter Expertise

Serve as the primary FX accounting expert, providing guidance and requirements to accounting and technology teams

Conduct US GAAP research to assess FX accounting implications for business initiatives as needed

Monthly Close & Financial Reporting

Perform monthly close activities including reconciliations and journal entries

Drive continuous process improvements in monthly close processes

Support financial reporting processes and ensure accurate FX accounting treatment

Research technical accounting issues and coordinate with the technical accounting team to develop and document accounting position papers as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

Partner with diverse business teams to understand new initiatives and assess FX implications

Provide proactive FX guidance on projects to prevent future technical accounting challenges

Escalate risks and issues to leadership with appropriate @context and recommendations

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Knowledge of GAAP research tools and the FASB codification

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

Experience researching and documenting support for accounting conclusions

Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

Experience with Oracle, Essbase, TM1 and similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

CPA

Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients

Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)

Experience with documenting 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.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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