Abbott · 8 hours ago
Accounting Supervisor
United States - Missouri - Kansas City
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $173K/yr
4+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Accounting Supervisor position will lead and supervise the accounting team, managing the monthly close process and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering professional development among staff.
BiotechnologyEmergency MedicineGeneticsHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsManufacturingMedicalMedical DeviceNutritionPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Help lead and manage the monthly close process, including journal entry preparation and review, financial statement review, and coordination with Accounting Manager and FP&A team
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, sufficient support, and timely resolution of reconciling items
Train, mentor, and supervise staff accountants, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality output
Maintain and enhance internal control procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GAAP, Abbott policies, and other regulatory frameworks; support audit readiness and implement controls for new or evolving processes
Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations, transfers, and invoice processing
Evaluate month-end close, accounting, and accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy
Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Lead and manage ad-hoc and cross-functional projects, including compliance and operational initiatives, by collaborating with teams across the organization to ensure timely execution
Support Accounting Manager and FP&A in conducting financial analysis and reporting, including ad hoc reporting and LBE (Latest Best Estimate) processes
Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards and updates, educating the team on implications and changes
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, encouraging certifications and training for staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience in public accounting (Big Four strongly preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Preferred
Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
CPA license strongly preferred
Benefits
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 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.
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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