Accounting Degree or related field with 4+ or more years of experience.
- Experience in month end closing of books of accounts / working on various sub-ledgers / accounting knowledge / balance sheet reconciliation & reporting activities
- Previous experience in Local Accounting activities for LATAM countries, special focus in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama.
- Basic taxes and local regulations understanding.- Advanced English level
- Knowledgeable in Excel
Job summary
Amazon is a pioneering, dynamic, and energetic 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 and vibrant 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.
When joining our team you can expect a collaborative, team-driven environment that encourages employees to learn, be curious, and have a bias for action.
If you are an 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!
The Accounting Analyst in this position will be responsible of month end closing activities for multiple accounts, preparation of monthly/quarterly/annually reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis.
This position will be key in the support to Accounting Leadership in all aspects of financial accounting, reporting systems, procedures and policies.
- Experience using Oracle Financial Applications
- Experience working on operational excellence and process improvement & simplification
- Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Knowledge of Six Sigma defect reduction techniques
- Preferred Chartered Public Accounting certified locally in Costa Rica and/or Colombia's board