Global Accounting Hub Sr Associate

Career Category Finance Join Amgen s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen if you feel like you re part of something bigger it s because you are Our shared mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses drives all that we do Since 1980 we ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world s toughest diseases With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology Inflammation General Medicine and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year As a member of the Amgen team you ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer fuller happier lives Our award-winning culture is collaborative innovative and science based If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them you ll thrive as part of the Amgen team Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career What you will do As a Senior Associate in Accounting at Amgen you ll support the accounting department by performing a variety of financial tasks including bookkeeping preparation of financial statements and compliance with accounting regulations Responsibilities In this vital role you will be part of our Global Accounting team responsible for the following Analysis and Interpretation - Accounting and Financial Reports Understand transactions driven by the business in order to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Analyze financial results and provide explanations to management for the movements of Balance Sheet Income Statement and Cash Flow statements Prepare detailed support for external reporting deliverables 10Q 10K Work with Finance and Operational teams in performing accounting tasks and monitoring the successful processing of Month End close activities including but not limited to preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations Develop strong relationships within Finance Financial Planning Tax Purchase to Pay Treasury Global Strategic Sourcing Internal Controls and Compliance Process support Support the documentation and testing of controls in support of Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification and other control verification processes Support Internal External Tax audits by timely providing backup explaining transactions and answering inquiries as applicable Process Improvement Automation and Project Management Collaborate with process team members to determine and support the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities that will enable an efficient and effective accounting close process Obtain knowledge in Automation and Reporting solutions including deployment e g UiPath Automation Anywhere Anaplan Tableau Alteryx MS Teams Smartsheet Docusign to reduce transactional work in favor of strategy and analysis Vendor Services Collaboration Partner closely with our External Services vendor supporting accounting operations to complete close activities and deliver quality services to Amgen What we expect of you We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients The accounting professional we seek is a hard worker with these qualifications Basic Qualifications Master s degree in Accounting OR Bachelor s degree and 5 years of Accounting experience Or Associate s degree and 8 years of Accounting experience Preferred Qualifications At least two year of experience in accounting audit or financial reporting Bachelor s or Master s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred Proficient in usage of Microsoft Office Applications Comprehensive accounting knowledge on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP and financial reporting Strong written verbal communication and presentation skills and be able to bridge cultural differences Excellent analytical problem solving and organizational skills Ability to work independently to multi-task and to establish priorities Certified Public Accountant CPA preferred Certified Management Accountant CMA preferred Project management skills Experience with ERP applications SAP Oracle etc General knowledge of automation initiatives What you can expect of us As we work to develop treatments that take care of others we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture we ll support your journey every step of the way In addition to the base salary Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards Apply now for a career that defies imagination Objects in your future are closer than they appear Join us careers amgen com As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients Together we compete in the fight against serious disease Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other basis protected by applicable law We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment Please contact us to request accommodation