Accounting Manager, Corporate Accounting

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). The Corporate Accounting Manager supports Amazon's global accounting operations through financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional collaboration. This role may support corporate reporting functions and partner with Legal, Tax, and Technology teams, as well as accounting business teams across AWS, Digital, Stores, Payments, Advertising, and International Operations. The position requires risk assessment, control considerations, and process improvement within a complex, high-growth environment. The scope may include areas of corporate reporting such as cash flow reporting or foreign exchange accounting, depending on team needs. The ideal candidate can operate independently in a fast-paced environment while partnering effectively across teams. 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 cash flow statement and its deliverables - Conduct US GAAP research and provide proactive guidance on accounting matters; prepare position papers and document support for accounting conclusions - Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including finance, legal, tax, treasury, technology, and statutory accounting teams to understand business initiatives and assess foreign exchange accounting implications - Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities; drive impactful global projects that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability - Assess risks, evaluate internal control considerations, and escalate issues to leadership with appropriate context and recommendations