Senior Associate, Tax

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.

Senior Associate, Tax

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. Amgen’s tax reporting group is part of a world class tax department that provides global tax planning, transfer pricing, tax reporting, and tax audit defense for the Company. The tax reporting group works closely with Finance, Accounting, and Treasury employees around the world to prepare Amgen’s financial statement tax provision and its U.S. federal and state income tax returns.

At Amgen, our mission is simple: to serve patients. Our Tampa Capability Center provides essential services that enable us to better pursue this mission. This state-of-the-art center serves as a base for finance, information systems, and human resources professionals to make a meaningful impact at one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies.

The Sr. Associate, Tax, will help facilitate the data collection process and will be responsible for the tax calendar, ensuring the timely payment/filing of Amgen’s tax liabilities. While third party service providers prepare most of these filings, the Sr. Associate will assist with preparing Amgen’s U.S. federal tax return, state returns, business licenses, and annual reports, as needed. The Sr. Associate will also manage, review, and respond to notices from tax jurisdictions and internal business requests, and work on special compliance projects.

The Sr. Associate will assist in Amgen’s tax provision process and will be involved in the project management and preparation of the portions of Amgen’s worldwide tax provision and associated SEC filings.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with federal return, state tax return, business license, and annual report data collection, return preparation, and mailing.
• Process payment requests and assist with tax return filings throughout the year.
• Track, review, and timely respond to notices/emails received from both internal and external parties
• Monitor, scan, log, and distribute correspondence received in the Tax department mail inbox in Tampa office and separate PO box.
• Assist with the preparation of portions of the tax provision and tax rate forecast.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with Amgen tax, finance, accounting, law, and treasury staff to understand transactions and data that flow into or otherwise impact Amgen’s tax provision and tax returns.
• Build and maintain relationships within the business and third-party service providers to manage role more efficiently.
• Assist with other compliance/provision projects as needed.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The professional we seek is an individual with these qualifications.

Basic Qualifications:

Master’s degree

OR

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of tax experience

OR

Associate’s degree and 6 years of tax experience

OR

High school diploma / GED and 8 years of tax experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 – 5 years of corporate or public accounting tax experience
• Experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills
• Knowledge of SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with OneSource Income Tax and OneSource Tax Provision software.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong attention to details
• Self-starter with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate issues in a clear and effective manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with groups inside and outside of tax.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

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.

The expected annual salary range for this role in the U.S. (excluding Puerto Rico) is posted. Actual salary will vary based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers a Total Rewards Plan, based on eligibility, comprising of health and welfare plans for staff and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work/life balance, and career development opportunities that may include:

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

Apply now and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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Application deadline

Amgen does not have an application deadline for this position; we will continue accepting applications until we receive a sufficient number or select a candidate for the position.

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.

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