Job Information
Amazon Executive Assistant, Accounting in Seattle, Washington
Description
The Accounting organization is seeking a driven, strategic, and highly proactive Executive Assistant to provide executive support to senior leadership.
This role will focus on keeping the organization’s leader and team organized, informed, and on task. High-level calendar management and scheduling will require extremely high standards and attention to detail, as well as great time management and organizational skills, and juggling multiple critical requests while proactively anticipating needs and driving improvements. High integrity, discretion with confidential information, and professionalism are essential.
You will complete complex tasks and projects quickly with minimal guidance, react with appropriate urgency, and take effective action while navigating ambiguity. Flexibility to change direction at a moment's notice is critical for success in this role. We work as a global team, partnering with internal and external stakeholders across different businesses. It is essential to have the ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently while building effective working relationships inside and outside of direct teams.
This role requires five (5) days a week in office.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as strategic partner to senior leadership, identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and drive operational excellence
Manage complex calendars and scheduling for multiple executives across time zones
Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and new mechanisms
Coordinate team activities including staff meetings, all-teams, offsites, and events
Manage sensitive and confidential information with highest discretion
Schedule and manage cost-effective domestic and international travel
Attend key meetings, track deliverables, and ensure timely follow-up
Create expense reports and manage budget tracking
Partner with leaders to understand priorities and build processes to enhance team effectiveness
Serve as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of senior level leadership support, or 3+ years of Amazon experience
High school or equivalent diploma
Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading process improvements
Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
Experience designing processes to maximize efficiency
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.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 129,800.00 USD annually