Staff Accountant - Finance Operations and Accounting Analysis

Staff Accountant, FOAA

Amazon is a US-based multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Amazon.com started as an online bookstore, but soon diversified into many other categories, with a vision to be earth's most customer-centric company & to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online. Amazon's Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team is a fast-paced, team-focused, dynamic environment and delivering great experiences for our customers is top priority. FOAA is seeking a Finance Analyst to support our VAT Accounting team (Indirect Tax).
Key Roles and Responsibilities are:
1. Perform/Support the month end activities which include closing of sub ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting and balance sheet account analysis.
2. Prepare month end Flux analysis for all P&L and Balance sheet accounts and share with Stakeholders along with the analysis on the reasons for the changes.
3. Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and knowledge in accounting and apply this in-depth knowledge, principles and systems design to recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consistently consult with leadership in order to achieve resolution
4. Ensure appropriate financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place, documented and also work on process improvements.
5. Responsible for Preparing Balance sheet reconciliations (reconciliations with VAT Tax returns/sub-ledger reports) and highlighting and taking necessary action upon the issues appropriately.
6. Interact and working closely with the auditors on audit related queries and ensure smooth completion of the audits .
7. Responsible for GRC compliance, internal control and get the alignment of improvements/changes with the Stakeholder.
8. Perform and support new business/system launches including UAT of the accounting entries and financial reporting.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience using data to influence business decisions
- Experience in accounts receivable or account payable, or experience with documenting accounting conclusions
- CA with 0-4 years of post qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts/working on various sub-ledgers/Accounting Knowledge/Balance Sheet Reconciliation, GST/VAT (Indirect tax) and Reporting activities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
- Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Experience with MS Office, in particular MS Excel
- Experience in tax, finance or a related analytical field, or experience in accounts receivable or account payable

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Experience Level

Senior Level