Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting, Zappos G&A

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Description

Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic 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 and vibrant culture no matter how large the company grows. We endeavor to build our legacy as Earth's 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 Amazon's 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). Amazon's accounting group offers opportunities at the Staff Accountant level in Retail Operations.

Key job responsibilities

Maintain general ledger accounts
Process journal entries and account reconciliations
Manage month-end and year-end close procedures
Perform account analysis and reconciliations
Review transactions for accuracy and completeness

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
2+ years of transactional accounting field experience
Experience demonstrating problem solving and root cause analysis

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
Knowledge of finance, accounting or related field focused on analytics
Experience working for Amazon or any Amazon subsidiary or affiliate

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.