Amazon is a fast paced, dynamic, high-tech company based in Seattle. Amazon’s finance team is searching for bar-raising financial accounting professionals who consistently exceed expectations, who thrive in a challenging workplace, and who can actively contribute to our talented team. The global accounting organization supports our financial reporting, internal control, intercompany, and transfer pricing activities and also supports new business launches globally for Amazon in the consumer products, digital initiatives, merchant, operations, logistics, payments, and cloud computing lines of business. This position will be part of the Global Internal Controls over Financial Reporting / Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance programs. Responsibilities include enhancing and leveraging internal/external partnerships to assist the team lead with the annual program plan, its execution, as well as all process improvement initiatives. This role will require a deep understanding and experience with
· Degree in accounting, information technology or related field (a CPA license is not required for this position) · 7+ years of relevant experience · Big 4 public accounting experience with Fortune 500 clients · Extensive knowledge of the internal control framework (specifically COSO) and a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency · Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and ability to assist with documentation of ITGC and financial process controls to support operational as well as SOX compliance audits, including performing walkthroughs and developing process