Senior Associate - US Direct - State and Local Tax

Amgen Inc.

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Hyderabad, India

Why you should apply for a job to Amgen Inc.:

  • 67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work models that empower staff members to work where and when they are most productive
  • Award-winning PTO plan and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • With 11 Employee Resource Groups, 60 chapters & 11000 members everyone has opportunity to connect, network & foster a culture of belonging
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    Position summary

    The Senior Associate - US Direct State and Local Tax will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following:

    State and Local Tax Compliance & Provision (Primary Focus)

    • Preparation and self-review of quarterly state estimated payments for income and franchise, supporting calculations, and updating payment vouchers in accordance with jurisdiction-specific requirements.

    • Maintaining and optimizing Alteryx workflows for state apportionment, ensuring accurate data processing for sales by state.

    • Submit state tax payments electronically or by paper, ensuring compliance with applicable rules.

    • Research and resolve state and local tax notices in coordination with internal stakeholders and tax authorities.

    • Support quarterly and annual state tax provision calculations, including state payable/receivable, return to provision, and state effective rate workpaper under ASC 740.

    • Prepare and file Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) documentation (Form 8975) in compliance with OECD BEPS standards.

    • Prepare and maintain business license and annual report filings across various U.S. jurisdictions, including compiling required documentation, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines, and tracking the status of all submissions in a centralized system

    • Maintain an organized state library of supporting workpapers and calculations.

    • Recommend and support automation initiatives to improve efficiency in US Direct state and local and CbCR compliance processes.

    Broader U.S. Tax Compliance

    • Assist in preparation and review of U.S. Federal and international tax forms
    • Support additional compliance and reporting obligations as needed.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

    • Collaborate with global tax, finance, and accounting teams to gather data, analyze results, and meet tax compliance deadlines.
    • Track and monitor filing deadlines using internal compliance systems.
    • Ensure adherence to process controls and contribute to a strong compliance culture within the tax organization.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
    • 3-5 years of experience in U.S. tax compliance, with a focus on state and local tax.
    • Hands-on experience preparing and filing U.S. State and Local tax returns, quarterly estimated payments, and business license renewals
    • Familiarity with CbCR requirements and Form 8975 filings.
    • Experience supporting a multinational tax function within a Shared Services or Global Capability Center (GCC) environment.

    Technical Skills:

    • Experience with CorpTax, ONESOURCE, or GoSystem.

    • Alteryx, Tableau; including experience automating tax processes and workflows.

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data validation)

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Chartered Accountant (CA), CPA, or MBA in Finance/Taxation from a reputed institution

    • Experience supporting US Direct State and Local tax compliance for a U.S.-based multinational or with a Big 4 accounting firm.

    • Understanding of U.S. multistate apportionment and nexus rules

    • Prior experience in biotechnology, life sciences, or pharmaceutical sectors is preferred.

    Soft Skills

    • Excellent verbal and written communication for effective cross-border collaboration.

    • High attention to detail and strong accountability for delivering high-quality outputs.

    • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a regulated environment.

    • Flexibility to work across time zones and engage with global teams.

    • Proactive and adaptable approach to evolving tax regulations and challenges.

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    Why you should apply for a job to Amgen Inc.:

  • 67% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 78% would recommend this company to other women
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Flexible work models that empower staff members to work where and when they are most productive
  • Award-winning PTO plan and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
  • With 11 Employee Resource Groups, 60 chapters & 11000 members everyone has opportunity to connect, network & foster a culture of belonging