LOCATION
Seattle, WA
This role is expected to work in-person with other team members in our office in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle at least two days a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)
Relocation support is available for those willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, salaried position.
The full salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $100,000 - $160,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for employees who have been in the role for multiple years and have demonstrated strong performance over time. Starting salary will vary by qualifications and prior experience.
This role includes 15 paid days of vacation, 4 days of paid personal time off, 9 paid days of sick (care) time, 9 paid holidays, 5 paid days off for an organization-wide winter break, and additional time off if required by applicable law. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer contribution match, paid parental leave, an employer-matched flexible spending account for dependent care, and more. Please see here for details.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics or equivalent experience
Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
Experience managing the full monthly close process, including reconciliations and financial reporting
Experience and proficiency at researching technical accounting and tax matters
History of working in an accounting function in a fast-growing, dynamic work environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CPA certification
At least two years of public accounting experience
Experience with preparing Form 990 and not-for-profit accounting and tax
Ability to translate business objectives into financial data structures used to support measurement of performance, with a keen eye for simplification
Ability to implement required accounting systems, policies, and processes, including process improvements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
History of designing, rationalizing, implementing, and documenting internal controls
Experience supporting the implementation of Netsuite, Ramp, or other ERPs
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Bezos Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Bezos Academy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Bezos Academy only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Bezos Academy will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are in need of an accommodation to participate in the application process, please reach out to talent@bezosacademy.org. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to apply for our open positions.
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