Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting

Amazon is hiring an Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting in Seattle, United States. It pays $95k-$163k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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Manage corporate financial reporting, technical accounting research, and cross-functional accounting operations across Amazon's global business segments.

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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 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 Accounting Manager level in Legal Entity & Intercompany, Accounting Policy & Reporting, Operations and Capital, Transportation, Payments & Merchant Services, Retail Operations, Digital, and AWS Accounting.

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 such as external reporting (SEC filings, cash flow reporting), corporate functional accounting, foreign exchange accounting, consolidations, 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 technical accounting research, cross-functional partnership, risk assessment, control considerations, and process improvement within a complex, high-growth environment. Projects vary in scope and duration, ranging from recurring close activities to multi-year strategic initiatives. 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
• Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in your area and to design new processes and 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
• Conduct US GAAP research and provide proactive guidance on accounting matters; prepare position papers and document support for accounting conclusions
• Assess risks, evaluate internal control considerations, and escalate issues to leadership with appropriate context and recommendations

About the team
The Corporate Reporting - Close Management team leads the worldwide accounting month-end and quarter-end close process by establishing close calendars and coordinating with Accounting, Tax teams to ensure books are closed on time for external (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K) and internal management reporting. In addition to owning Amazon’s Chart of Accounts and corresponding policy, as well as Amazon's Corporate Allocations.

Basic qualifications

- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Preferred qualifications

- 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 Company’s 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

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Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Accounting Manager, Corporate Reporting is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $95k-$163k a year.
The role is based in US, WA, Seattle.
The job was posted on August 4, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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