Accounting Manager, Amazon Publishing Accounting

Amazon • Boston, MA • 4h ago

Description

Come support the global growth of Amazon Publishing, creating original content for our global customers! Amazon Publishing Accounting is looking for a highly motivated and curious Accounting Manager to be a key member of the Accounting Team. Amazon Publishing is known for being a leading trade publisher that focuses on empowering storytellers and connecting them with readers worldwide. Our mission is to create the world's most author-centric publishing house, supporting emerging, bestselling, and critically acclaimed authors. We publish books in multiple formats including digital, print, and audio, catering to diverse reader preferences.

The right individual will have exceptional accounting skills, strong leadership skills, and solid business judgment capable of driving an organization to the right results. They will have operated successfully in a fast-paced, global, results-oriented environment, and have the ability to influence the decisions of senior business leaders through effective verbal and written communication, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives. The successful candidate must be able to think and act both strategically and tactically.

Key job responsibilities

Guiding the accounting function for Amazon Publishing including recoupable advances, royalty calculation, content ingestion, multi-channel distribution, inter-company transactions, and marketing expenses.

Developing, integrating, and improving accounting processes and procedures for subsidiary while increasing controllership

Managing the month-end financial close and financial reporting deliverables

End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners

Execute judgment and ensure the right decisions are reached to accurately report financial results

Drive projects, provide accounting guidance, and often serve as first point of contact for finance and business partners to launch new projects and resolve issues

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients

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 participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results

Experience in creating process improvements with automation and analysis

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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