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 contributionTuition 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 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/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 departmentsExcellent 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

COMPETENCIES:

Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicatorsDrives Results – Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstancesCommunicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesOptimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvementManages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsBusiness Acumen – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goalsSelf-Development – Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channelsManages 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 plus5+ years accounting experience requiredAdvanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP preferredBusiness Analytics tool experience a plus

Apply Now

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

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.