Junior Accountant, LATAM Stores Accounting Team
Amazon•Published 1 days ago•First seen 6 hours ago
Amazon is a fast paced, dynamic, high-tech company. The LATAM Stores Accounting organization supports our financial reporting, internal control, and also supports new business launches for Amazon in the consumer products, initiatives, merchant, operations, logistics and payments.
We are currently looking for a candidate to help support the business growth in Amazon’s LATAM accounting organization, at Mexico City office. Ideal candidates would have a background in public accounting firm or private companies, and accomplish unusually complex challenges is also expected.
Key job responsibilities
This position will have responsibility for supporting the LATAM Stores Accounting team to oversee all parts of our financial accounting and reporting functions, reporting to a manager. In addition, this person will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to influence the design of systems, processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities. Technical accounting research and technical memo writing may also be a requirement for this position.
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.
We are currently looking for a candidate to help support the business growth in Amazon’s LATAM accounting organization, at Mexico City office. Ideal candidates would have a background in public accounting firm or private companies, and accomplish unusually complex challenges is also expected.
Key job responsibilities
This position will have responsibility for supporting the LATAM Stores Accounting team to oversee all parts of our financial accounting and reporting functions, reporting to a manager. In addition, this person will be expected to understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to influence the design of systems, processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities. Technical accounting research and technical memo writing may also be a requirement for this position.
About the team
Inclusive team culture
At Amazon we embrace our differences and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work Life Balance
We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of Fortune 500 operational accounting experience
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience in Accounting, compliance or auditing process in countries such as Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica or Panama.
- Speak, write, and read fluently in English, and have the ability to take direction in English
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA
- Experience in accounting management in Big Four with Fortune 500 clients