Accounting Manager, Amazon Leo

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Amazon has an immediate opening for an Accounting Manager to support Amazon Leo,
Amazon's long-term initiative to design, launch and maintain a constellation of
Low Earth Orbit satellites providing high-speed broadband connectivity to
underserved communities worldwide. In this role, you will support capital
expenditure and leasing activities that power the Amazon Leo Network, partnering
with global stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, build scalable
processes, and uphold the highest standards in our month-end close.

Success in this role requires a strong sense of ownership and excellent
communication skills. The ideal candidate is eager to drive AI and automation to
streamline processes and strengthen controls, takes full ownership in
fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and delivers impactful results that scale
our rapidly growing infrastructure.

Requirements

• 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• CPA
• 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
• Knowledge of internal control framework (specifically COSO) to assess control design and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

• Own accounting for capital expenditures and leasing activities supporting the US Amazon Leo satellite network
• Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Manage complex accounting judgments related to fixed assets (ASC 360), leases (ASC 842), and research and development (ASC 730)
• Partner cross-functionally with global stakeholders on complex accounting transactions and processes
• Scale accounting processes to support rapid global growth
• Drive automation and AI enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
• Research, conclude and memorialize technical accounting position papers.
• Support responses to audit inquiries and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager