Junior Accounting Analyst

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:

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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.

Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Fixed Assets Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will support the management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal processes in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the recording and tracking of fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reconciliations.

• Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs and reconciliations.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records in the fixed asset subledger.

• Conduct physical asset verification and tagging across various locations to ensure asset integrity and compliance.

• Collaborate with project owners and finance teams to ensure timely capitalization of assets.

• Help prepare audit documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests.

• Participate in system enhancements related to fixed asset accounting.

• Support compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies.

• Assist in generating reports and analysis for management review.

• Perform manual Journal entries, accruals and reclassifications.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance; internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively.

     

The base pay for this position is

$50,700.00 – $101,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

IFO International Finance

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP52

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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