Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Job Title
Senior Accountant
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Corporate Finance Services (CFS) is Abbott's global finance organization. CFS delivers high-quality financial services through standardization, compliance, and data-driven insights. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on delivering value to both internal and external customers.
The Opportunity
Our Orlando, Florida location has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our RMDx (Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics) team.
The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team, responsible for the consolidation and reporting of monthly results. This role works closely with various operational functions to support both day-to-day and month-end accounting activities with a focus on quality, accuracy, and integrity.
Key responsibilities include ownership of delegated accounts, and a deep understanding of the financial statements produced to ensure compliance. The Senior Accountant will also be expected to identify, propose, and drive process improvements within their areas of responsibility.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative, and service-driven, with a strong grasp of accounting principles and company practices to deliver high-quality results.
What You'll Work On
Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness while identifying and researching trends/variances
Prepares and reviews journal entries
Deep understanding of financial accounting concepts
Partners with internal customers to gain comprehensive business knowledge within Abbott Rapid Diagnostics
Conduct and document complex financial processes
Interprets results autonomously using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
Understands data validation techniques
Regularly ensures that reporting delivered to internal customers is accurate, rich in actionable content and useful
Liaison with leaders and present financial reporting on various requests related to variances, cause of changes, or current business needs
Support ad hoc analysis and special projects on an as needed basis
Makes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures
Reviews journal entries of junior staff ensuring accuracy
Trains and mentors' junior staff
Owns, supports, analyzes, and prepares assigned account reconciliations
Assists with financial and tax audits
Aids in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit team
Coordinates complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other departments
Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountable
Exceptional analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited guidance
Self-motivated, action-oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completion
Developed time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environment
Demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization
COMPETENCIES:
Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators
Drives Results - Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Business Acumen - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals
Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or related preferred, CPA or MBA a plus
5+ years accounting experience required
Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP preferred
Business Analytics tool experience a plus
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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $75,300.00 - $150,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com
