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At a glance
Amazon is hiring a Financial Analyst III - AMZ25382.7 in Chicago, IL. It is a full-time role in Finance, Banking & Accounting, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $106,309–$163,200 a year. The description mentions US GAAP and Excel. Amazon has 539 other openings in the US, 8 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 67 Finance & Banking openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $135,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Amazon advertises $106,309 to $163,200 a year, a midpoint of $134,755 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is higher than about 53% of the 58 finance & banking jobs in Illinois that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $133,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Illinois tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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Position: Financial Analyst III - AMZ25382.7
Location: Chicago, IL
Multiple Positions Available:
Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative economic, financial
and other data to support financial planning and operating expense
management. Prepare various deliverables to support both internal
and external financial reporting needs, including insightful financial
performance analysis to achieve business goals.
Take ownership, identify process improvement opportunities for
existing processes, reporting and controls, and drive positive change
across the organization. Understand relevant accounting principles and
communicate the application of GAAP to peers and business partners.
Participate in writing white papers to support a given accounting
position. Provide management and direction to junior analysts,
including overseeing and reviewing reporting and Excel spreadsheet
work papers. Document processes. Assess internal controls, identify
gaps in the control process, and design additional controls to solve
deficiencies. Oversee the monthly close process working closely with
finance team to ensure the validity of the financials and report results
to senior management. Act independently to complete multiple crossfunctional projects with complex objectives. Create and maintain
reports.
Track down and identify sources of data, determine the validity of the
data, and analyze the variance in the data between various systems
and reports.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $106309 - $163200)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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Basic qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related analytical field and 3 years of experience in finance or a related analytical field. In the alternative, employer will accept 2 years of experience in finance or related analytical field as equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, and 3 years of experience in finance or related analytical field.
Must have one year of experience in the following skills:
1) building and managing financial models for business forecasting and variance analysis using advanced excel spreadsheet techniques such as vlookups and pivot tables;
2) analyzing business processes;
3) designing and implementing controls;
4) financial reporting; and
5) managing cross-functional financial projects including project design, requirements and implementation.
The pay range for this position in Chicago, IL is $106309 - $163200 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Illinois Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
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Preferred qualifications
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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