Finance Associate

Job Description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic, and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com 

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform general accounting activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Analyze balance sheet and P&L accounts, investigate variances, and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve open items.

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end close deliverables while maintaining compliance with internal controls and reporting requirements. Apply accounting knowledge and judgment to support accounting and financial reporting activities.

• Identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives focused on simplification, standardization, automation, and operational efficiency.

• Leverage automation and digital tools to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and enhance overall productivity.

Key skills required:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, concepts, and financial reporting requirements.

• Knowledge of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance in day-to-day operations.

• Ability to analyze accounting transactions, identify issues, and determine appropriate accounting treatment.

• Experience in General Accounting / Record-to-Report (R2R) processes with a solid understanding of month-end close activities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Exposure to process simplification, automation, and digital tools (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, Macros, Power Automate, AI-enabled solutions, or similar technologies), along with the ability to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency initiatives, would be an added advantage

• Typically requires 4-6 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Ability to work effectively in a global environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams across different geographies.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification or progress toward certification (CA, CMA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Exposure to process simplification, automation, and digital tools (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, Macros, Power Automate, AI-enabled solutions, or similar technologies)) preferred.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required:

No

Shift:

Day

Duration:

No End Date

Job Function:

Finance