Senior Financial Analyst, FOAA AP

Amazon is a leading multinational e-commerce company based in Seattle, Washington. Originally starting as an online bookstore, Amazon quickly expanded its offerings to become a global leader in diverse categories, with the vision of being the world’s most customer‑centric company. Amazon strives to create a space where customers can find and discover anything they may want to buy online. The Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis (FOAA) team at Amazon is fast‑paced, collaborative, and focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. We are currently looking for a Finance Analyst to join our VAT Accounting team (Indirect Tax).Solicitar este puesto es sencillo. Desplácese hacia abajo y haga clic en "Solicitar" para ser considerado para esta posición.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist with month‑end activities, including the closure of sub‑ledgers, general ledger account reconciliations, reporting, and balance sheet account analysis.Review and support month‑end flux analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts, providing stakeholders with insights into changes and the reasons behind them.Demonstrate a high level of professional expertise in accounting, applying in-depth knowledge of principles and system design to identify and address complex issues, often in collaboration with leadership for resolution.Ensure that financial policies, procedures, and internal controls are well‑documented, maintained, and consistently improved.Review balance sheet reconciliations, including reconciliations with VAT tax returns and sub‑ledger reports, and take appropriate action to resolve any discrepancies.Collaborate with auditors on audit‑related queries and ensure a smooth audit process.Ensure GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) compliance and internal control standards are met, working closely with stakeholders to align on improvements or changes.Lead and support new business or system launches, including conducting UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for accounting entries and financial reporting.Identify opportunities for process improvements and partner with tech teams to drive automation and system solutions.This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment while helping Amazon continue to be a leader in e‑commerce.Basic Qualifications5+ years of identifying incomplete or inaccurate data, identifying the root cause and creating/implementing an escalation plan experience4+ years of applying key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to analyses experience5+ years of tax, finance or a related analytical field experience4+ years of creating process improvements with automation and analysis experience4+ years of identifying, leading, and executing opportunities to improve, automate, standardize or simplify finance or business tools and processes experienceBachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or CPAPreferred Qualifications4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experienceExperience working with large‑scale data mining and reporting tools (examples: SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems (examples: Oracle, SAP, Lawson, JD Edwards)Experience in accounts receivable or account payableOur 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 you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. xsgfvud Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr