ABBVIE Hiring for Accountant Job at Crystal Lake, IL Full Time

ABOUT ABBVIE:

AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women’s health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.

PRIMARY FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE:

The Financial Shared Services (FSS) organization was established as one of the key new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all business organizations. The accountant will have accounting responsibility for supporting Operations, AbbVie Non-Profit Organizations, and other special projects. Successful candidates will have high performance track records and the ability to work with ambiguity.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the monthly financial close process, responsibilities include coordinating journal entries process between business function and BPO teams.
• Prepare Balance Sheet account reconciliations, identify opportunities for process improvements and drive action plans for quality control.
• Provide financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions.
• Prepare Corporate Balance Sheet Package
• Assist with executing monthly accounting and preparing financial reports for the Abbvie Foundations and Patient Assistance Funds (charitable organizations). Assist with annual audit, tax preparation and management reporting.
• Supports key projects/initiatives and drives process improvements
• Ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place for all areas of responsibility. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure complete and accurate results and comply with AbbVie policies and US GAAP.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to change to achieve required timelines
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
• Individual must be self-motivated and be able to work independently
• Proficient in business applications: Excel, Blackline and SAP. TM1 and HFM are a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or Finance
• Minimum 2+ years related experience in Accounting or Finance
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in SAP and HFM preferred.