What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accounting Analyst position at 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. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott :
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity :
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.
Key Responsibilities :
Working at Abbott :
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity :
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.
Key Responsibilities :
- Assist in the recording and tracking of fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reconciliations.
- 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
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is a plus.
- 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance; internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
Salary : $50,700 - $101,300