Amazon - Seattle, WA

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Seattle, WA
10,001+ employees
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

Amazon's Global Tax organization is seeking a friendly, adaptable, resourceful, collaborative, self-motivated Executive Assistant to support our Reporting and Compliance Tax team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a focus on minute details as well as the big picture. This role requires someone who can stay calm under pressure, display a strong work ethic, own projects, and possess a sense of humor. A proven track record of excellent judgment is essential. The Executive Assistant will be responsible for managing calendars, travel, and other administrative tasks for leadership, processing mail, and handling tax returns, including certified mailings and tracking mechanisms. The role also involves planning and coordinating team events, meetings, and various training initiatives, as well as creating and enforcing scalable mechanisms that optimize efficiency around everyday tasks. Collaboration with the broader EA team on high-impact projects is also a key aspect of this position. In addition to administrative duties, the Executive Assistant will play a crucial role in fostering and maintaining a positive and fun team environment. Strong communication skills, professionalism in dealing with senior executives, and the ability to handle confidential information are imperative. The candidate should be able to pivot quickly and react with appropriate urgency to situations requiring timely responses. This position is designed for someone who wants to build a deep and trusting, long-term partnership with executive leaders, understanding organizational needs to keep executives running at top speed and their days smooth.

Responsibilities

  • Managing calendars, travel, and other administrative tasks for leadership
  • Processing mail and using judgment for escalation
  • Processing tax returns, including certified mailings and tracking mechanisms, obtaining signatures (in-person or docusign)
  • Planning and coordinating team events, all-hands, and other meetings
  • Coordinating various training initiatives
  • Creating and enforcing mechanisms that are scalable and optimize efficiency around everyday tasks
  • Collaborating with the broader EA team on highly visible/high-impact projects
  • Coordinating reporting in Salesforce for internal project tracking

Requirements

  • 3+ years of senior level leadership support, or 1+ years of Amazon experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products and applications
  • Experience with executive level calendar management
  • Administrative experience supporting executive or senior management-level staff in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with docusign and certified mailing processes
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to handle administrative details independently and accurately
  • Experience managing multiple calendars

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Employee-led affinity groups and culture of inclusion
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