Amgen
Finance
SrAssociate–Accounting(Technical&DigitalEnablement)
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“Sr Associate – Accounting (Technical & Digital Enablement) at Amgen. Skills: Advanced Excel + VBA/ Macros, US GAAP, SOX/internal control requirements, Accounting close, Reconciliations, Automation initiatives. Identify and support automation opportunities across accounting processes. Build and support automation initiatives”
What You'll Achieve.
Reduce manual effort; Improve cycle times; Strengthen controls; Ensure audit-ready outputs
Industry & Context.
analytical
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Advanced Excel + VBA/ Macros, Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP), Hands-on experience with accounting close, reconciliations, and journal entries, Understanding of US GAAP and SOX/internal control requirements, Ability to support work end-to-end from requirements through go-live and stabilization
Nice to Have
Power BI and/or Tableau, RPA / automation tools (UiPath, Automation Anywhere); analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power Automate / Power Apps, Jira, Confluence, process mapping tools (Visio)
What You'll Do.
Identify and support automation opportunities across accounting processes
Build and support automation initiatives
Support end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives
Support accurate and timely month-end and quarter-end close activities
Support SOX/internal control execution
and tax audit requests
Support development and maintenance of automated reports and dashboards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Technology, Automation CoE, and developers; Work closely with Finance teams (RTR, FP&A, P2P, Tax, Treasury) and Technology partners; Coordinate with third-party vendors
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
Structured project delivery, End-to-end delivery of automation initiatives (intake → requirements → build → testing → deployment → stabilization), Requirements gathering, Documentation (BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria), Testing coordination, Go-live readiness, Track timelines, risks, dependencies, Provide regular status updates to stakeholders
Full Job Description
## **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.
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