Senior Accountant

Abbott

Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Onsite
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
4+ years of related accounting work experience
Proficiency with sap for financial analysis
Abbott is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Lake Forest, Illinois location, where the candidate will oversee accounting processes, guide third-party service providers, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and the use of SAP and Excel for financial data analysis

Job Summary

  • Abbott is a global healthcare leader seeking a Senior Accountant to drive process improvements and serve as a liaison between Share Service providers and FP&A.
  • The role involves reviewing journal entries, completing monthly financial close processes, and ensuring compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including free medical coverage options, high employer retirement contributions, tuition reimbursement, and student debt programs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Abbott is seeking a Senior Accountant for its Lake Forest, Illinois location, where the candidate will oversee accounting processes, guide third-party service providers, and ensure compliance with internal controls. The role emphasizes collaboration, process improvement, and the use of SAP and Excel for financial data analysis.

Salary

Base: $78,000.00 – $156,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Free medical coverage, retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 4+ years of related accounting work experience
  • Proficiency with SAP for financial analysis
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in Shared Services environments
  • Ability to navigate complex supply chain processes
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional liaison
  • Experience with third-party service provider management

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business
  • Minimum 4 years of related work experience
  • US work authorization required for Illinois location

Work Rights

Not specified

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