Accountant III

Title: Sr. Accountant

Grade Level: 16

Performs accounting activities that require an in-depth understanding of accounting and operational aspects of the finance and accounting systems.

Job Duties: List the significant/essential duties, tasks or responsibilities which employees in this position are required to perform.

• Execute timely and accurate financial activities in support of business partners.
• Responsible for assigned month-end closing activities, including, journal entry preparation, account analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Responsible for preparation of various monthly financial reporting packages.
• Responsible for management of US Commercial leverage deal (revenue recognition) programs and associated accounting.
• Responsible for management of US Commercial Service Equipment accounting and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, Abbott Corporate and division/department specific policies and procedures
• Provide support for internal and external audits
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures for assigned activities
• Operate independently, be flexible in changing environment and challenge the status quo.
• Perform configuration and testing related to existing or new processes/implementations as needed.
• Support all Company initiatives and ad-hoc requests as identified by management.

Qualifications: Describe the minimum education and experience, including knowledge, skills and abilities, required to successfully perform the job. List any certificates, license, and/or registrations required.

General Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• 5+ years progressively responsible Accounting experience
• Experience with large ERP system; SAP preferred
• Strong Microsoft skills, including use of pivot tables, vlookups and analysis of data using Excel
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Requires knowledge of accounting regulations of operational accounting issues.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• CPA preferred but not required
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.