What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant IV position at Abbott?
Work options: Hybrid
This role is Hybrid; 4days Onsite & 1day Remote.
Title: Accountant IV
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Hybrid; 4days Onsite & 1day Remote
Shift Time: 9am to 5pm
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Fixed Assets Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will support the management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal processes in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Top 3 Required Skills
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.
This role is Hybrid; 4days Onsite & 1day Remote.
Title: Accountant IV
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Duration: 6 Months (Possibility of Extension)
Hybrid; 4days Onsite & 1day Remote
Shift Time: 9am to 5pm
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Fixed Assets Analyst to join our Finance team. This role will support the management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring accurate capitalization, depreciation, and disposal processes in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
Top 3 Required Skills
- Excel proficiency
- 1–2 years staff accounting
- ERP (SAP preferred)
- Assist in the recording and tracking of fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
- Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records in the fixed asset subledger.
- Conduct physical asset verification and tagging across various locations to ensure asset integrity and compliance.
- Collaborate with project owners and finance teams to ensure timely capitalization of assets.
- Help prepare audit documentation and respond to internal and external audit requests.
- Participate in system enhancements related to fixed asset accounting.
- Support compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies.
- Assist in generating reports and analysis for management review.
- Perform manual Journal entries, accruals and reclassifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance; internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is a plus.
- Top 3 Preferred Skills: Fixed asset accounting background; capitalizations; depreciation schedules
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
- MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
- 401(k)
Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life-changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life-changing breakthroughs.