Accounting Lead

Purpose:

This job is part of the Finance Shared Services (FSS) organization, which was established as one of the key elements of a new operating model for AbbVie to provide accurate financial accounting and reporting for all international affiliates.  The Senior Accountant provides accounting services for the businesses supported, coordinates month end close processes ensuring integrity and accuracy of entity financials according to AbbVie’s policies and procedures and collaborates with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams in the preparation of the entity’s Plan for DSO, Balance Sheet and Entity Planning among others. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and coordinate the financial close process and review GL account reconciliations.
• Prepare, review and reconcile actual data and systems utilized (SAP, BPC, HFM) and investigates/resolves any discrepancies.
• Review monthly balance sheet variances vs benchmark and provide commentary.
• Work closely with affiliates and Area on the creation and submission of the yearly Plan and Update for the balance sheet and entity’s P&L.
• Review financial and accounting analysis involving complex transactions including but not limited to fixed asset activity, intercompany activity, and cost allocations in line with Corporate policies.
• Fixed asset responsibility for businesses supported and serve as capital coordinator including interface with Project Accounting, project set up, and monitoring of the subledger for capitalizations/disposals.
• Performs ad hoc analysis and support projects as needed.
• Serves as direct contact for and supports Sarbanes Oxley, Tax, and Audit requests including documentation and testing procedures, internal/external audits and intercompany billings for tax allocation purposes.
• Strong organizational skills required to coordinate and manage multiple cross divisional work process and projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.  Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• 4 years of related accounting experience required.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel and SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated continuous improvement mindset are needed.
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management.
• Ability to work independently and adjust priorities to achieve accurate and timely results.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer including disability/vets. It is AbbVie’s policy to employ qualified persons of the greatest ability without discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, or any other protected group status. We will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified minorities, women, individuals with a disability, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans or active-duty wartime or campaign badge veterans. The Affirmative Action Plan is available for viewing in the Human Resources office during regular business hours.

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