Senior Corporate Accountant, Twitch

• If you're passionate about technical accounting, process optimization, and building scalable solutions that power our financial infrastructure, this role is for you
• 4+ years of progressive accounting 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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