Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Amazon"s Accounting team is looking for a Corporate Financial Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and is motivated by solving complex problems. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting critical system implementation projects and driving process improvements across global accounting operations. You can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages continuous learning, and Amazon strongly supports movement and growth within the Accounting department and across the company.

The Senior Financial Analyst supports Amazon"s global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration.

This role will be responsible for corporate accounting close processes, driving operational improvements, and supporting system implementation projects related to corporate accounting functions and foreign exchange accounting. This role offers cross-functional partnership opportunities with Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, as well as accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations.

The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of internal controls and can support control assessments, validate system outputs, and assist with testing activities during implementations. This role requires the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively across teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform Corporate accounting close processes
• Support system implementation projects, including defining accounting requirements and validating outputs
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Conduct financial reporting research and prepare technical position papers
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including finance, legal, tax, and statutory accounting teams
• Perform risk assessments and evaluate control considerations within a complex, high-growth environment