App Analyst - Blackline

App Analyst - Blackline

Description

Amazon is a fast paced, dynamic, high-tech company. Amazon’s accounting team is searching for bar-raising Blackline professionals who consistently exceed expectations, who thrive in a challenging workplace, and who can actively contribute to our talented team. This specific role is looking for highly engaged Application Analysts to expand the Blackline application's functionalities to support Amazon at scale and reduce the manual effort in accounting space.
We are looking for a Blackline Application Analyst who has expertise in end to end solution design, build and support Accounting processes using Blackline. The Analyst will work across Amazon business and engineering teams and seek opportunities to simplify Accounting process providing enhanced user experience for our accounting customers located across the globe.
This role requires proficiency in the analysis of system requirements, functional optimization, system configuration, end user support and ongoing maintenance. An effective analyst is expected to bring and develop relevant technical, functional, and process skills to support Blackline projects and initiatives, which affect accounting.


Key job responsibilities
This position, Application Analyst - Blackline, will be responsible for delivering and supporting solutions for our global accounting team within our Enterprise Reporting platform, which includes the following systems: Blackline, Oracle Financials General Ledger, Hyperion Financial Management, Essbase, Smart View, TRIRIGA and Workiva. As a Corporate Reporting Systems Analyst, you will identify opportunities to design, and deploy technology solutions that enable strategic initiatives and operational improvements primarily within the Blackline Application. Additional responsibilities include ensuring application controls are designed and operating effectively to support our internal controls over financial reporting.

About the team
The Corporate Reporting Systems (CRS) team implements new applications and supports existing applications used by Worldwide Accounting & Finance and strives to continually improve our accounting processes, reporting, and control capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

Degree in computer science, finance, accounting or related field ·2-3 years of IT experience in Blackline design, operations and support teams in finance/accounting fields
Provide technical contribution during solution, design, and architectural discussions
Proven track record of successful design, implementation, and/or participation in large-scale enterprise accounting applications
Relevant experience in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing business requirements and when needed escalating actions from multiple sources
Maintains highest levels of customer focus and results delivery
Dives deep, stay connected to details and permanently resolves issues
Works to improve interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Workiva will be a plus
Good interpersonal, written and oral communication skills