Senior Accountant

Job ID: 31158988Posted: Posted 6 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-08-21Location: United States - California - Santa Clara, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 ofEmployees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar yearAn excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by FortuneA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientistsThe OpportunityAs a member of the Abbott’s Corporate Finance Services organization, the candidate will be responsible for financial accounting and reporting in Abbott’s Medical Devices division. Position requires an in-depth understanding of accounting and operational aspects of finance and accounting systems.What You’ll Work OnResponsible for a variety of complex month-end closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account analysis, intercompany transactions, payroll analysis, account reconciliations, and month-end consolidations.Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, Abbott Corporate and division/department specific policies and proceduresCollaborate with FP&A, other accounting colleagues, as well as Third Party Service providers to execute the financial close, provide guidance, and work together to improve processesAbility to identify opportunities for process improvements and lead efforts to implement process changesOperate independently, be flexible in an environment with evolving and changing business processesParticipate in projects and initiatives related to existing or new processes/implementations as needed.Complete external and internal audit requests, Sox requests, tax requests as well as ad-hoc requests from other parts of the organizationSupport all Company initiatives as identified by management.Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and/or Business. CPA certification preferred, not required.At least 5 years of experience in accounting with positions of increasing responsibility.Prior experience in a large company Shared Services environment or cross-division business unit model preferred.Experience with working large ERP systems, SAP and HFM preferred, not required.Strong Microsoft Excel skills, and data analysis requiredAbility to work independently, ability to lead projectsStrong verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail. Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines. APPLY NOWLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobalThe base pay for this position is $90,000.00 – $180,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Accounting & ReportingDIVISION:IFO International FinanceLOCATION:United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SCADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), 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: is the Law link - Espanol: