Senior Accountant - Cost Accounting

About the Role

As a key member of the accounting team focusing on cost accounting within the healthcare division at Abbott, your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy of cost data to support informed business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and analyze product costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Prepare cost reports for management.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Analyze variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

In addition to the job responsibilities and qualifications, Abbott offers a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, a positive and supportive work environment, comprehensive training, and development.

Typical Day

A typical day in your role at Abbott might involve analyzing cost data, preparing reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with other team members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of cost accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and analyze product costs, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Prepare cost reports for management.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Analyze variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

In addition to the job responsibilities and qualifications, Abbott offers a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career advancement, a positive and supportive work environment, comprehensive training, and development.

Typical Day

A typical day in your role at Abbott might involve analyzing cost data, preparing reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and collaborating with other team members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of cost accounting processes.