Sr Associate Accounting

<h2><b>Career Category</b></h2>Finance<h2></h2><h2><b>Job Description</b></h2><div><p>Amgen is seeking a <b>Sr Associate – Accounting (Technical &amp; Digital Enablement)</b> within Global Accounting Automation. This role is suited for a finance professional who understands Record‑to‑Report (R2R) accounting processes and controls, and who can support automation initiatives and enterprise digital projects in partnership with IT and automation teams.</p><p>The role supports accounting close efficiency, controllership, and digital enablement through structured project delivery and strong technical fundamentals.</p><h3><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h3><p><b>1) Automation &amp; Digital Enablement</b></p><ul><li>Identify and support automation opportunities across accounting processes to reduce manual effort, improve cycle times, and strengthen controls.</li><li>Build and support automation initiatives using:<ul><li><b>Advanced Excel &#43; VBA/ Macros (Must‑Have):</b> macro automation, reusable templates, validations/controls, error handling, and audit‑friendly outputs.</li></ul></li><li>Partner with Technology, Automation CoE, and developers to design and deliver scalable solutions using tools such as UiPath, Power Automate, Power BI, Alteryx, Smartsheet, DocuSign, and similar platforms.</li><li>Apply controls‑by‑design principles including access management, approvals, audit trails, change control, documentation, and production support models.</li></ul><p><b>2) Project Delivery &amp; Coordination</b></p><ul><li>Support end‑to‑end delivery of automation initiatives (intake → requirements → build → testing → deployment → stabilization).</li><li>Assist with requirements gathering, documentation (BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria), testing coordination, and go‑live readiness.</li><li>Track timelines, risks, dependencies, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.</li></ul><p><b>3) Accounting Close, Controls &amp; Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Support accurate and timely month‑end and quarter‑end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis.</li><li>Apply knowledge of <b>US GAAP</b> and financial reporting requirements.</li><li>Support SOX/internal control execution, documentation, and audit readiness.</li><li>Assist with internal, external, and tax audit requests within defined timelines.</li></ul><p><b>4) Reporting &amp; Insights</b></p><ul><li>Support development and maintenance of automated reports and dashboards for:<ul><li>Close health and cycle time</li><li>Reconciliation status and exceptions</li><li>Controls compliance and evidence completeness</li></ul></li><li>Perform data validation, reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure audit‑ready outputs.</li></ul><p><b>5) Cross‑Functional Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>Work closely with Finance teams (RTR, FP&amp;A, P2P, Tax, Treasury) and Technology partners.</li><li>Coordinate with third‑party vendors where applicable and ensure service quality and documentation.</li></ul><h3><b>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree &#43; 2 years of relevant experience <b>OR</b></li><li>Associate’s degree &#43; 6 years of relevant experience <b>OR</b></li><li>High school diploma/GED &#43; 8 years of relevant experience</li></ul><h3><b>REQUIRED SKILLS (MUST‑HAVE)</b></h3><p><b>Technical</b></p><ul><li><b>Advanced Excel &#43; VBA/ Macros (Must‑Have):</b> automation, reusable templates, validations/controls, robust error handling.</li><li>Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and accounting data used in close processes.</li></ul><p><b>Finance / Controllership</b></p><ul><li>Hands‑on experience with accounting close, reconciliations, and journal entries.</li><li>Understanding of US GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Delivery / Collaboration</b></p><ul><li>Ability to support work end‑to‑end from requirements through go‑live and stabilization.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li></ul><h3><b>GOOD‑TO‑HAVE SKILLS</b></h3><ul><li><b>Power BI and/or Tableau:</b> dashboard development, reporting, data modeling (Power Query/DAX preferred)</li><li>RPA / automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere); analytics tools such as Alteryx.</li><li>Power Automate / Power Apps.</li><li>Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet; process mapping tools (Visio).</li></ul></div><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>.