Abbott

Accountant

Abbott • $61K — $122K *
St. Paul, MN 55106In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience in a large Shared Services environment is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of experience with RDA Bots or automation tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries including accruals and payroll transactions.
  • Execute period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and reporting preparation.
  • Review and approve journal entries prepared by the third-party shared services for accuracy and compliance.
  • Run accounting RDA bots in Power Automate, ensuring timely and compliant automated tasks.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control policies.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and global accounting teams to support financial close and process improvements.
  • Participate in projects related to process implementation and robotics automation.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for an Accountant in our St. Paul, MN location.

As the Accountant, you will support day-to-day accounting operations within a Shared Services environment, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant delivery of accounting activities in accordance with established service levels. This role requires independent execution of period-end close activities, strong technical accounting skills, strong attention to detail, collaboration across teams, RDA (robotics desktop automation) experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

What You'll Work On:
  • Preparation, analysis and posting of journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, and merchandise-related transactions.
  • Execute period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, trial balance analysis and commentary, and reporting preparation and distribution.
  • Review and approve journal entries prepared by our third-partner shared service organization to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal controls.
  • Execute scheduled and on-demand accounting RDA bots in Power Automate to ensure automated tasks run accurately on time, and in compliance with established procedures.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with SOX requirements, internal controls, Abbott corporate and divisional policies, and CFS departmental policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with FP&A, global accounting teams, and third-party service providers to support the financial close, resolve issues, and improve processes.
  • Participate in projects and initiatives related to new processes, system implementations, continuous improvement efforts, and desktop robotics automation activities.
  • Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned processes.
  • Respond to external and internal audit requests, SOX testing, tax requests, and daily ad-hoc requests.


Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
  • Minimum of 2 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Prior experience in a large-company Shared Services environment or cross-division business unit model preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating RDA Bots or accounting automation tools.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
  • Hands-on experience working in SAP.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at multiple levels of the organization.
  • Excellent organizational skills, high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and demonstrated problem-solving ability.
  • Ability to operate independently with general supervision and under challenging time constraints.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of financial processes and accounting methodologies, interpret and understand data, identify risks, develop recommendations, implement solutions.
  • Ability to convey communications clearly, concisely, and accurately.


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

The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 - $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION:
IFO International Finance

LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

About Abbott

Abbott Careers

Joining Abbott means becoming part of a globally diverse team dedicated to making a lasting impact on human health. As a leader in healthcare innovation, Abbott provides a dynamic workplace where careers flourish through growth, leadership, and diversity training.

Opportunities at Abbott

Explore a world of opportunities with our team. Whether you're seeking job opportunities in engineering, marketing, research, or healthcare, Abbott offers a variety of positions that allow professionals to grow their careers. Our commitment to diversity and innovation is evident in every aspect of our work, fostering an inclusive culture that values each team member's contribution.

Work You'll Do

At Abbott, every role contributes to our mission of helping people live fuller lives through better health. From groundbreaking research in medical devices to advancements in pharmaceuticals, our team is at the forefront of healthcare innovation. By joining Abbott, you are not just accepting a job; you are embarking on a path of professional and personal growth.

Internship Programs

Kickstart your career with an Abbott internship. Our programs provide invaluable industry experience and a chance to develop essential skills in a real-world setting. Interns at Abbott work on projects that matter, gaining the experience and knowledge necessary to succeed in their future careers.

Professional Development

Abbott is dedicated to the continuous professional development of its employees. With access to cutting-edge technology, leadership programs, and diversity training, our team members are equipped to lead and innovate within the healthcare industry. We support your career journey with robust training programs, mentorship, and opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support their life and well-being. From health insurance to retirement plans, we ensure our team has everything they need to thrive. Abbott's culture is built on a foundation of respect and integrity, united by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

Join Our Team

Discover the impact you can make with a career at Abbott. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to lead. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Prepare your resume, sharpen your interview skills, and get ready to join a team that's at the cutting edge of healthcare solutions.

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Explore Abbott

With a commitment to improving life through innovation, leadership, and diversity, Abbott is a place where you can fulfill your potential. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await at Abbott by exploring our career opportunities today.

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Join us in our mission to make the world a healthier place through innovation, leadership, and diversity. Your journey to a fulfilling career at Abbott starts here.
Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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