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.

Working at Abbott

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Orlando site is part of Global Business Services (GBS).  GBS has a 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 results.  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.  The role will be challenged to seek, propose, and drive process improvements across their related areas of responsibilities.  The ideal candidate is someone who approaches tasks with an innovative, service-oriented mindset, and utilizes in-depth understanding of accounting principles, and company practices to achieve results.

What You'll Work On

Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements ensuring accuracy and completeness while identifying and researching trends/variancesPrepares and reviews journal entriesDeep understanding of financial accounting conceptsPartners with internal customers to gain comprehensive business knowledge within Abbott Rapid DiagnosticsConduct and document complex financial processesInterprets results autonomously using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data miningUnderstands data validation techniquesRegularly ensures that reporting delivered to internal customers is accurate, rich in actionable content and usefulLiaison with leaders and present financial reporting on various requests related to variances, cause of changes, or current business needsSupport ad hoc analysis and special projects on an as needed basisMakes recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expendituresReviews journal entries of junior staff ensuring accuracyTrains and mentors’ junior staffOwns, supports, analyzes, and prepares assigned account reconciliationsAssists with financial and tax auditsAids in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit teamCoordinates complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other departments

Required Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related preferred, CPA or MBA a plus5+ years Accounting experience requiredExcellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountableExceptional analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skillsStrong oral, written, and interpersonal skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited guidanceSelf motivated, action oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completionDeveloped time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environmentDemonstrated ability to succinctly present complex analysis to all levels within the organization

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP preferredBusiness Analytics tool experience a plusAdvanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.