Accountant / Finance Associate - RTR Operations

Accountant / Finance Associate - RTR Operations

The content describes a position within AbbVie Inc. as part of the US Finance Shared Services Record to Report (RTR) Operations. The role centers on centralizing and executing accounting processes, governance and controls, and improving efficiency through centralized processes for global, US regional, and US BU functions. Interaction with Treasury, Global ICB, and other stakeholders regarding intercompany AR and AP netting, IHC settlements, intercompany balance analyses, reconciliations, and related banking projects. Responsibilities include month-end processes (cash clearing, journal entries, balance sheet reviews), preparing ICB cash-related intercompany requests, coordinating intercompany netting with Global ICB, BPO, and Treasury, reviewing intercompany aging reports, performing out-of-balance analyses, resolving issues, researching uncleared cash items, updating bank clearing notebooks, and supporting SOX, Tax, and Audit requests including documentation and intercompany billings for tax allocations under supervision.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 1-3 years of accounting experience; CPA or MBA is a plus. Strong Excel and SAP skills are required; treasury and intercompany experience preferred. Analytical and problem-solving abilities, ability to multi-task under deadlines, strong organizational skills, and effective communication across all levels are expected.

Note: This posting includes links to equal employment opportunity information and reasonable accommodations for applicants.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end processes, including but not limited to cash clearing, journal entry preparation, balance sheet review for accuracy, etc.
• Prepare ICB requests for cash related intercompany transactions and perform subsequent cash clearings
• Coordinate with Global ICB, BPO and Treasury on monthly intercompany netting, perform cash clearing for manual IHC payments
• Review monthly intercompany AR and AP aging reports, follow up with Global ICB and OUS entities on aged items; perform intercompany out of balance analysis, assist in resolving various I/Co out of balance issues
• Research uncleared cash items by following up with various teams to identify payment owners and post payment accordingly
• Prepare bank related open items reconciliation reports
• Update and maintain bank clearing notebook to keep track of payment posting and contact information
• Support Sarbanes Oxley, Tax and Audit requests including documentation, internal audits, external audits and intercompany billings for tax allocation purposes under guidance of direct manager/supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance with 1-3 years of accounting experience, CPA or MBA a plus
• Strong computer skills, particularly experience with Excel and SAP is required, prior experience with treasury activities and intercompany transactions preferred
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities are key attributes for success
• Ability to multi-task and deal with time constraints to effectively manage various deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, communication and presentation skills including the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

Benefits

• Applicable information about pay disclosure requirements, comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k). Eligible employees may participate in short-term incentive programs. AbbVie emphasizes equal opportunity employment and provides accommodation information via linked resources.

• Industry

• Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals