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Amazon

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You must be a certified accountant with up to 4 years of experience, strong Excel and SQL skills, knowledge of financial controls, and experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
  • You will handle month-end closings, perform reconciliations and balance sheet analysis, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements for efficiency and control.

Requirements

  • Must be a Certified Accountant with CA / ICWA/ CIMA/ CMA or CPA.
  • 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 would be 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
  • Knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL and VBA skills
  • Experience using data to influence business decisions
  • Experience in corporate finance including budgeting/planning, forecasting and reporting
  • CA with upto 0-4 Years of post-qualification experience in Month end closing of Books of accounts / working on various Sub-ledgers / Accounting Knowledge / Balance sheet Reconciliation & Reporting activities
  • Experience in TM1, Data Warehouse and SQL

Responsibilities

  • The responsibilities include month end closing activities, preparation of monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations and balance sheet analysis.
  • This position will support the Management in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures, and policies.
  • This position will also play an important role in promoting systems/process development within department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant position?

The primary responsibilities include month-end closing activities, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations, balance sheet analysis, and supporting management in financial accounting and reporting processes.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be a Certified Accountant with CA, ICWA, CIMA, CMA, or CPA credentials.

Is prior experience in retail or financial services necessary for this role?

While it is not mandatory, prior experience in retail, marketplace, or financial retail services is considered a plus.

What kind of skills are essential for success in this role?

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, along with a zeal for operational excellence, financial controls knowledge, advanced Excel proficiency, SQL knowledge, and experience with Oracle or SAP are essential.

What is the expected education level for this position?

The position requires candidates to have at least completed their CA with up to 0-4 years of post-qualification experience in accounting and financial reporting.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, experience with TM1, Data Warehouse, and SQL is preferred.

What type of work environment does the Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis team offer?

The work environment is fast-paced, team-focused, and dynamic, prioritizing great experiences for customers.

Is experience in using data for business decisions important for this role?

Yes, experience in using data to influence business decisions is important for the Staff Accountant role.

What tools and software should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should have knowledge of standard software including Excel, Access, Oracle, Essbase, SQL, and VBA skills.

What qualities make an ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant position?

An ideal candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, enthusiastic, flexible, adaptable, well-organized, and possess strong team skills.

Amazon

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1994
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one. Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world. Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind. You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1."​ What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.