About Abbott

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.

Working at Abbott

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Health Insurance (starting on Day 1 of employment), Savings Plan (401K) with company match, Life insurance for you and your spouse/children, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Education Assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick, Personal Days.
• A 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 Fortune.
• A 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 scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our San Juan location in the International Finance (IFO) Division. Our medical devices help more than 10,000 people have healthier hearts, improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders, and liberate more than 500,000 people with diabetes from routine finger sticks.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex duties in general accounting such as analyzing accounts, preparing reports, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and performing the monthly financial close.
• Initiate bank transfers, and cash management.
• Evaluate integrity of affiliate business financials and maintains sound internal controls consistent with General Accepted Accounting Practices, Corporate Financial Procedures, and sound business practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting: Finance or Business Administration.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ability to understand accounting cycle and perform various analyses required.
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficient PC software, including experience in Word, spreadsheets and accounting applications.
• Must be detail-oriented and demonstrate the ability to comply with monthly closing deadlines.
• Professional attitude and high level of integrity.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years of experience in accounting.

Additional Information

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. This position may involve access to confidential information, and requires confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive data.