Description Amazon is a fast-paced, dynamic, high-tech company based in Seattle. Amazon's accounting team is searching for accounting professionals who consistently exceed expectations, who thrive in a challenging workplace, and who can actively contribute to our talented team. Amazon China seeks an experienced Accounting Analyst to drive and participate in certain accounting activities in APAC Accounting team. This position will be responsible for proper and accurate accounting across AWS and Retail business operations in the region. This team member is expected to actively and frequently engage with various stakeholders internally and externally across different geographies and time zones. This position will also partner with the members of the global accounting organization to develop team-wide goals, process improvement initiatives, and assist in the identification of standards for global consistency. This role requires excellent communication and organization skills, including the ability to anticipate, identify and communicate risks to senior leadership across geographies and time zones. Responsibilities include: 1) Business partnership for new business launch activities and expansions; 2) Manage proper accounting of business activities and support month-end closing; 3) Support statutory audits, tax audits & SOX compliance; 4) Work with local and global team to define the future process, document accounting requirement and participate in testing; 5) Raise accounting issues and coordinate with local and global team to drive consistency; 6) Drive continuous improvement and identify, design and implement scalable processes. Develop and implement best practice that can be used globally. Key job responsibilities • Manage proper accounting of business activities and support month-end financial closing • Make sure the proper reconciliation of accounts, resolve and close aging items on time • Work with global and regional business finance team to enforce accounting policies and procedures. Maintain adequate internal controllership. • Business partnership for new business launch activities. • Participate or lead ad hoc projects and assignments. • Identify process improvement opportunity and drive continuously efficiency enhancement • Support annual audit, work closely with internal and external auditors. • ERP and accounting system development & implementation. Basic Qualifications - University degree in business/economics/accounting - Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, BlackLine, etc - Above 1 year of experience with an emphasis on accounting, preferably, gained within an accounting firm or a medium to large international company, in a fast-paced and changing environment - Experience working with IFRS or US GAAP and in the preparation of financial statements - Demonstrable ability to work to tight deadlines on critical projects - Detail-oriented yet able to reflect on and understand the big picture - Fluent in business English, both verbal and written - Must be comfortable working in cross-functional teams and in a fast-paced company Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of Oracle Financial Applications - Hold CPA or similar credentials - Experience in project management with exposure to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and software testing - Strong priority management skills - Strong communication skills 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.