Senior Accountant at Abbott Laboratories

Senior Accountant

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.

• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Orlando site is part of Global Business Services (GBS). GBS has global accountability to deliver an exceptional customer experience and create business value through compliance, standardization and data analytics. The GBS group fosters a collaborative, team focused and winning environment where employees are accountable and encouraged to develop themselves.

The Senior Accountant is a key member of the finance team supporting the consolidation and reporting of monthly financial results, including driving business insights. This team member will work closely with all operational aspects of the business to support day-to-day and month end accounting functions with quality, accuracy and integrity. This individual will own delegated accounts and have an intimate understanding of the financial statements produced to ensure compliance. This role involves not only managing day-to-day accounting functions but also driving continuous process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will analyze current workflows, identify areas for enhancement, and implement strategies to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. By fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, you will ensure that our processes remain streamlined and aligned with organizational goals.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close, and financial reporting

• Perform detailed financial data analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements

• Lead the implementation of process improvements and automation projects to increase productivity and reduce manual effort

• Optimize accounting processes and workflows to ensure streamlined operations and compliance with accounting standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver actionable financial insights

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through regular data validation and reconciliation processes

• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing clear explanations and recommendations

• Mentor and guide junior accounting staff in best practices and process improvements

• Conduct and document complex financial processes

• Understands data validation techniques

• Regularly ensure that reporting delivered to internal customers is accurate, rich in actionable content and useful

• Provide recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures

• Aid in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit readiness

• Coordinate complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other departments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and process optimization

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., JDE, SAGE, SAP) and advanced Excel skills

• Strong experience with data analytics tools and techniques (e.g., SQL, Power BI, PowerQuery, etc.)

• Solid understanding of GAAP and other relevant accounting standards

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification preferred

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen – Strong knowledge of business and accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounting software systems

• Adaptability - Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and new technologies that can enhance accounting processes

• Communicates Effectively – Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey financial information and collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Analytical Thinking - Ability to analyze complex financial data and processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement

• Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems

• Self-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

• Stakeholder Management- Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business objectives and process improvement initiatives

• Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear

• Project management - Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines consistently, even under uncertain and tough circumstances

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