Senior Accountant Position Available In Orange, Florida

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 DESCRIPTION

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/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 Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related preferred, CPA or MBA a plus 5+ years Accounting experience required 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 Preferred Qualifications Experience with SAP preferred Business Analytics tool experience a plus Advanced 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. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. 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.

JOB FAMILY

Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION

RMDx Rapid and Molecular Diagnostics

LOCATION

United States >

Orlando :

30 S. Keller Road

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

WORK SHIFT:

Standard TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link –

English:

http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link –

Espanol:

http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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