Accountant

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.
The Opportunity
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 Staff Accountant is a team member responsible for handling many day-to-day and month-end closing activities within the finance department. This role will support various accounting areas including; journal entries, reconciliations, process improvement, audits, and reporting. The ideal candidate is motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization while being able to independently think and problem-solve.
What You'll Do
* Perform day to day accounting duties including but not limited to: recording cash, payroll, fixed assets, accruals, and/or other accounts as assigned
* Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and maintaining supporting schedules
* Maintain detailed, supported, documented reconciliations of all assigned general ledger accounts
* Support account inquiries and fluctuations for month-end accounting review
* Participate in evaluating current processes to identify areas of efficiencies to support the tight 3 day close window
* Own and maintain various reporting schedules required by our partners ensuring a high level of support and accuracy
* Assist with audits, including compiling requested information and preparation of various analysis
* Prepare and analyze ad-hoc report requests as needed to support the business
* Interpret results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
* Understand data validation techniques
* Support ad hoc analysis and special projects on an as needed basis
* Make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets, and expenditures
* Assist with financial and tax audits
* Aids in documenting and monitoring controls to support audit team
* Assists with complex accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team and/or other departments
Core Competencies
* Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators
* Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
* Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm
* Balances Stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
* Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
* Self-Development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
Required Qualifications
* Bachelors Degree in Accounting, or related, CPA, MBA a plus
* 3+ years Accounting experience required
* Excellent attention to detail, well-organized, and highly accountable
* Solid 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 meet deadlines
* Developed time management and priority setting skills required to work in an often ambiguous and constantly changing business environment
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
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
* Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
* Vacation - 3 weeks of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
* 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 base pay for this position is $57,300.00 - $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.