Cost Analyst

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the world’s greatest healthcare challenges.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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

Toxicology, part of Abbott’s Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics Division, currently has an opportunity for a Cost Analyst for an onsite role based in San Diego, California.

The scope of this position is responsible for the month-end closing and financial reporting, FP&A and the budgeting and forecasting process, implementing and tracking of company policies and controls in financial functions, and other administrative services for the manufacturing of eCup+. Direct responsibility over complex accounting, forecasting, and reconciliations for site.

This job description will be reviewed periodically and is subject to change by management.

What You'll Work On

• Support all month-end closing and financial reporting processes. 
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of general ledger transactions – analysis of accounting treatment, GL posting, account reconciliation, reporting, internal controls, etc.
• Support all FP&A processes. 
• Lead quarterly LBE process, annual Plan process, and annual Standards setting process. 
• Complete monthly variance analysis.
• Ensure timely closure of the monthly accounting process including preparation and input of journal entries, analysis and reconciliation of G/L accounts, and maintenance of computerized accounting system.
• Prepare financial statements and other financial reports as needed in accordance with GAAP and Corporate.
• Assist in the audit and corporate financial statement as required by corporate management, and in compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and maintain records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Provide information, reports and presentations as requested by Plant Controller, Finance Director, Site Director, and other leadership. 
• Provide monthly financial reports to internal department heads.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal/external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices; build productive internal/external working relationships.
• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.
• Other duties as assigned, according to the changing needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2 + years’ experience in general accounting and/or FP&A
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and cost systems
• Complex understanding and creative experience using various reporting tools including MS office suite
• Understanding the functionality of an ERP system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to work with a variety of people on multiple tasks
• Demonstrate problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPA certification and/or MBA

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is $65,900.00 – $131,900.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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