Accounting Manager, Amazon Leo, Amazon Leo, Accounting

Amazon • Culver City, CA • 2h ago

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 serve as the subject matter expert on accounting policy and technical accounting matters, working closely with cross-functional teams to design and integrate financial systems that support operational and financial reporting requirements.

You will review commercial contracts and assess accounting treatments in accordance with Amazon Accounting Policy and US GAAP. Success in this role requires deep understanding of complex, high-growth organizations, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills. 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.

Key job responsibilities

Support all aspects of our accounting and reporting process, including conducting quarterly business updates with senior leadership.

Perform review of non-standard, complex contracts and determine accounting treatment. Create templates to document these conclusions and help operationalize the accounting.

Conduct research on accounting literature pertaining to new business initiatives, complex contracts and/or transactions. Significant accounting transactions include research and development (ASC 730), manufacturing activity involving capitalization (ASC 360) and inventory (ASC 330) considerations.

Have an ability to navigate through ambiguity and drive consensus between cross-functional stakeholders, clearly communicate dependencies and manage/track expectations.

Identify, evaluate and implement Amazon Leo finance systems infrastructure and reporting needs to support business growth and drive scalable tools and mechanisms.

Demonstrate crisp communication skills, have experience communicating project status to a broad audience and be willing to follow appropriate escalation channels to ensure delivery as planned.

Partner with members of the financial operations and financial technology teams to ensure proper application of accounting policies and implement global controls, procedures and integration with Amazon global financials.

Empower the team to proactively identify accounting issues by developing trainings to coach team members on performing technical accounting assessments, contract reviews and effective documentation of technical accounting positions.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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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