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