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 Staff Accountant to support our Fixed Assets/Lease team.

The responsibilities include month end close activities for multiple ledgers and ensuring proper review of outstanding amounts due to Amazon, preparation of monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
This position will support Management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures, and policies. On the audit front, staff accountant will manage department’s response to internal and external audit requirements and will ensure compliance with Sox requirements for all geographies/activities handled by Shared Services.
This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements.
The successful candidate will have a strong desire to innovate processes and exceed expectations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Knowledge & Skills/ Business Acumen/ Education & Experience.
· Certified Accountant with CA, ICWA, CIMA, CMA, CPA or other designations
· Experience in managing accounting projects, giving accounting workflows and conducting UAT
· Prior experience in Retail or Market Place or Financial Retail Services is a plus
· Strong interpersonal skills — including written and oral communication skills.
· Zeal towards Operational Excellence/Process improvement & simplifications
· Excellent knowledge of financial controls and procedures, US GAAP knowledge is a plus
· Advance level excel and knowledge of SQL is a must
· Experience of Oracle/SAP
· Flexible, adaptable, well organized
· Knowledge of Six Sigma defect reduction techniques (Lean, etc.) preferred
· Proactive behavior
· Strong team skills
· Self-motivated, enthusiastic and highly energetic