Senior Corporate Accountant

Description

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About Us :

Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

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About the Role

At Twitch, we're reimagining how Corporate Accounting operates in the digital age, leveraging new technology, automation, and AI to build scalable financial processes that support our business. We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team. In this role, you'll be at the intersection of accounting and technology, driving critical month-end processes, financial reporting, and system integrations across our complex ecosystem within Amazon.

You'll thrive in this role if you love working with data and systems, are always thinking outside the box for improvement opportunities, and can build strong partnerships across teams. You're not afraid to enforce accountability to meet reporting deadlines and you're excited to dig deep, identify root causes of issues, and resolve discrepancies. Most of all, you're endlessly curious and eager to learn - ready to dive into new accounting areas, understand diverse business processes, and explore tools that can enhance our work.

This role reports to the Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting and offers unique exposure to both the dynamic world of digital entertainment and the sophisticated financial operations of a global tech company. If you're passionate about technical accounting, process optimization, and building scalable solutions that power our financial infrastructure, this role is for you.

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; or Seattle, WA.

You Will

Perform monthly and quarterly close activities in key ownership areas, including journal entries, account reconciliations, GL account management, fluctuation analyses, and key performance metrics.

Manage the close calendar and prepare consolidated financial reporting packages for leadership, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of deliverables against established deadlines.

Facilitate ledger closure and reconciliation of trial balance data between Twitch and Amazon accounting systems.

Drive standardization of accounting documentation across Controllership by developing templates, establishing guidelines, and implementing best practices for knowledge management.

Proactively identify opportunities for improvement in processes or systems, taking initiative and ownership to implement solutions.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Controllership, Tax, Finance, G&A businesses, FinTech, Amazon Accounting) to understand upstream and downstream impacts and ensure accuracy of financial data.

Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and other team members as needed.

Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Amazon Employee Discount

Basic Qualifications

4+ years of multiple finance and accounting roles experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Knowledge in U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and financial reporting requirements

Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Motivated to seek out and execute process improvements, especially by leveraging AI and automation

Excellent communication skills with a record of success in developing relationships and presenting financial results effectively

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification or Big Four experience

Experience with SAP, Oracle Hyperion, BlackLine, QuickSight, Alteryx, Tableau, and related tools

Exposure to emerging AI technologies and automation tools (e.g., MCPs and RPA) and their applications in accounting

Avid Twitch user as a creator or viewer and passionate about the creator community

Twitch 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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $60,200 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $128,800 / 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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.