Accounting Manager – Robotics & Fulfillment Technologies, Amazon Stores Accounting

Job description

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Amazon Robotics is transforming the future of manufacturing, automation, and fulfillment through significant investments in robotics, advanced manufacturing, and next-generation technologies. As part of the Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics (FTR) Accounting team, you will help build the accounting foundation supporting one of Amazon's fastest-growing organizations.
This is not a traditional accounting role. You will partner across Accounting, Finance, Tax, Operations, Product, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to design scalable accounting solutions for new business models, manufacturing operations, ERP implementations, acquisitions, and automation initiatives. You'll influence accounting outcomes early in business and system design while ensuring financial reporting remains accurate, scalable, and compliant.


Key job responsibilities
• Lead accounting for complex manufacturing, self-constructed asset, and new business initiatives across Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics organization.
• Design and implement scalable accounting policies, processes, and internal controls supporting manufacturing operations, emerging business models, and financial reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Finance, Tax, and Technology teams to influence accounting outcomes during business, product, and system development.
• Drive accounting strategy for ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives, including system design, testing, governance, and deployment.
• Evaluate complex transactions—including acquisitions, commercialization initiatives, inventory, capitalization, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and intercompany activities—and determine the appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare accounting position papers supporting new products, transactions, and business models.
• Drive automation and continuous process improvements by partnering with technology teams to simplify accounting processes, enhance reporting, and leverage AI-driven solutions.
• Own complex month-end and quarter-end close activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while proactively identifying and mitigating financial reporting risks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support organizational growth and integration.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of finance or a related analytical field experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Preferred Qualifications

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Culver City - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Boston - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, OR, Portland - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually
USA, TN, Nashville - 85,900.00 - 146,900.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 95,400.00 - 163,200.00 USD annually