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Sr. Accountant, Corporate Accounting
Job Location:
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
6 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Amazon is a pioneering and dynamic company that thrives on unique and peculiar ways. We take pride in our single-minded obsession over customer satisfaction and our ability to maintain a curious culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earths most customer-centric company and to continue to cultivate and nourish our innovative environment through our mission to hire the best. If you are a financial accounting professional who consistently exceeds expectations who dares to make bold decisions and whose ears perk up at the prospect of a challenge then Amazon is a place where your career can flourish.
When working at Amazon your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn be curious and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazons strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany Accounting Policy & Reporting Operations and Capital Transportation Payments & Merchant Services Retail Operations Digital and AWS Accounting.
The Corporate Accountant supports Amazons global accounting operations through financial reporting technical accounting research and cross-functional collaboration. This role may support corporate reporting functions such as external reporting corporate functional accounting intercompany accounting transfer pricing equity accounting treasury/funding or entity restructuring partnering with business teams across AWS Digital Stores Payments Advertising and International operations.
This role requires risk assessment control considerations and process improvement within a complex high-growth environment. The successful candidate will operate independently in a fast-paced environment while partnering effectively across teams including Tax Legal Treasury Finance and Statutory Accounting.
Key job responsibilities
Perform and/or manage monthly quarterly and annual close activities including reconciliations journal entries and financial statement preparation
Support the preparation review and filing of SEC reports (10-Q 8-K 10-K) and other external filings as applicable
End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners; Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects
Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance Legal Tax Treasury Technology and Statutory Accounting teams to understand business initiatives and assess accounting implications
Assess the effectiveness of controls in your area and participate in the design of new controls for emerging and growing business activities
Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities; drive impactful global projects that enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability
Proactively identify research and document technical accounting positions and memorandums on significant transactions
Assess risks evaluate internal control considerations and escalate issues to leadership with appropriate context and recommendations
Analyze complex processes and systems data to identify root causes and surface insights
About the team
The Global Transfer Pricing Close and Reporting team is responsible for the worldwide accounting of Amazons intercompany transfer pricing transactions ensuring charges are accurate compliant with the arms length principle and booked on time across Amazons global entity structure.
We are an agile high-ownership team that moves fast and takes pride in getting the details right. We partner closely with tax and finance teams across the business. If youre looking for a place to build deep technical expertise while working on problems that matter at a global scale this is it.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
- 2 years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience
- 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 Companys 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
When working at Amazon your ability to make a difference and take ownership of your career begins on day one. You can expect a collaborative team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn be curious and have a bias for action. Part of this propensity for continuous learning shows itself in Amazons strong encouragement of movement and growth within the Accounting department and within the company as a whole. We aim to hire and develop those who will raise the bar over the course of their career at Amazon (and not just in their first position).
Amazons accounting group offers opportunities at the Senior Accountant level in Legal Entity & Intercompany Accounting Policy & Reporting Operations and Capital Transportation Payments & Merchant Services Retail Operations Digital and AWS Accounting.
The Corporate Accountant supports Amazons global accounting operations through financial reporting technical accounting research and cross-functional collaboration. This role may support corporate reporting functions such as external reporting corporate functional accounting intercompany accounting transfer pricing equity accounting treasury/funding or entity restructuring partnering with business teams across AWS Digital Stores Payments Advertising and International operations.
This role requires risk assessment control considerations and process improvement within a complex high-growth environment. The successful candidate will operate independently in a fast-paced environment while partnering effectively across teams including Tax Legal Treasury Finance and Statutory Accounting.
Key job responsibilities
Perform and/or manage monthly quarterly and annual close activities including reconciliations journal entries and financial statement preparation
Support the preparation review and filing of SEC reports (10-Q 8-K 10-K) and other external filings as applicable
End-to-end process ownership to support finance and business partners; Lead delivery of accounting tasks and projects
Execute judgments to keep projects moving and ensure the right decisions are reached to close the books each month
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance Legal Tax Treasury Technology and Statutory Accounting teams to understand business initiatives and assess accounting implications
Assess the effectiveness of controls in your area and participate in the design of new controls for emerging and growing business activities
Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities; drive impactful global projects that enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability
Proactively identify research and document technical accounting positions and memorandums on significant transactions
Assess risks evaluate internal control considerations and escalate issues to leadership with appropriate context and recommendations
Analyze complex processes and systems data to identify root causes and surface insights
About the team
The Global Transfer Pricing Close and Reporting team is responsible for the worldwide accounting of Amazons intercompany transfer pricing transactions ensuring charges are accurate compliant with the arms length principle and booked on time across Amazons global entity structure.
We are an agile high-ownership team that moves fast and takes pride in getting the details right. We partner closely with tax and finance teams across the business. If youre looking for a place to build deep technical expertise while working on problems that matter at a global scale this is it.
- 3 years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting or related field
- 2 years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience
- 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 Companys 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 CA Culver City - 72600.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 66900.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
USA OR Portland - 66900.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
USA TN Nashville - 60200.00 - 105400.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 66900.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 66900.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 82700.00 - 117100.00 USD annually
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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