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Amazon App Analyst - Blackline, Corporate Reporting Systems in Seattle, Washington
Description
Amazon is a fast paced, dynamic, high-tech company based in Seattle. Amazon’s accounting team is searching for bar-raising financial accounting professionals who consistently exceed expectations, who thrive in a challenging workplace, and who can actively contribute to our talented team. This specific role is looking for highly engaged Application Analysts to expand the Blackline application's functionalities to support Amazon at scale and reduce the manual effort in performing account reconciliations.
This role requires proficiency in the analysis of system requirements, functional optimization, system configuration, end user support and ongoing maintenance. An effective analyst is expected to bring and develop relevant technical, functional, and process skills to support financial systems projects and initiatives, which affect accounting.
We are looking for individual contributor candidates who have held similar positions in large public companies or who have held functional engineering /consultant level positions with a consulting firm for 3 or more years with at least 1 years in Blackline technology implementations. Successful candidates for this position will have the equivalent of 3+ years of general professional experience (including broad financial reporting systems and process implementation experience).
Key job responsibilities
This position, Application Analyst - Blackline, will be responsible for delivering and supporting solutions for our global accounting team within our Enterprise Reporting platform, which includes the following systems: Blackline, Oracle Financials General Ledger, Hyperion Financial Management, Essbase, Smart View, and Workiva. As a Corporate Reporting Systems Engineer, you will identify opportunities to configure and deploy technology solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements primarily within the Blackline Application. Additional responsibilities include ensuring application controls are operating effectively to support our internal controls over financial reporting.
About the team
The Corporate Reporting Systems (CRS) team implements new applications and supports existing applications used by Worldwide Accounting & Finance and strives to continually improve our accounting processes, reporting, and control capabilities.
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field
3+ years' of relevant experience in a similar position with practical experience in Blackline and reconciliation processes
Proven track record of successful implementation and/or participation in large-scale enterprise accounting applications
Relevant experience in analyzing business requirements and when needed escalating actions from multiple sources
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of experience with Blackline Account Reconciliations and Task Management
Experience in effective use of integrations to/from Blackline, and Blackline's reporting capabilities
Experience with AWS services such as S3, SNS/SQS, and Lambda functions
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $84,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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