Accounting Manager, Amazon

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• Experience with documenting accounting conclusions
• 5+ years of transactional accounting field experience
• Experience in e-commerce or subscription-based or services business models
• Experience working with multiple payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated expertise in revenue recognition and subscription-based business models

Desirable

• At Ring and Blink, we believe in the power of accessible technology to protect your home, family, and community
• The Accounting Manager, Subscriptions (L6) serves as the accounting owner for Blink's subscription business, including some treasury operations and subscription revenue accounting
• This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and serving as the subject matter expert for subscription accounting across the organization
• The ideal candidate is a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively with cross-functional partners, and continuously seeks opportunities to simplify and automate processes
• Primary point of contact for subscription accounting inquiries; provide guidance on ASC 606, revenue recognition, and accurate guidance on accounting standards and internal policies
• Translate complex subscription accounting concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-accounting audiences, including business partners and operational teams
• Ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting
• Support month-end and quarter-end close by addressing open accounting questions related to subscription revenue, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Ability to manage high-volume subscription data (millions of daily transactions) and apply sophisticated AI tools to analyze and build reporting to support the month end process (MEC)
• Drive continuous accounting automation by owning and delivering AI/ML-powered solutions that transform and scale team processes, improving both daily operational efficiency and month-end close (MEC) effectiveness (Invent and Simplify)
• Partner with FP&A to review and validate subscription forecasts, ensuring alignment between forecast assumptions and recognized revenue schedules
• Collaborate with Fintech and Finance to ensure subscription reporting infrastructure reflects accounting requirements; partner with tax teams to meet compliance requirements across international geographies
• Perform monthly bank and IAP (In-App Purchase) reconciliations for Blink subscription payment accounts in partnership with FinOps, investigating and resolving discrepancies across multiple payment processors in a timely manner
• Partner with Treasury and Fintech teams on cash settlement accounting, including journal entries for payment processor holds, chargebacks, and settlement timing differences