Abbott · 9 hours ago
Accountant IV
Lake Bluff, IL
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. This role supports the accurate management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and disposal in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist with recording and tracking fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals
Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs and reconciliations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the fixed asset subledger
Perform 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
Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external audit requests
Participate in system enhancements and process improvements related to fixed asset accounting
Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies
Generate fixed asset reports and analysis for management review
Prepare manual journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance (internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus)
Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is an advantage
Preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
Long Term Disability
Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
401(k)
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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