Accounting Supervisor

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Accounting Supervisor

Working at Abbott

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions.

The Accounting Supervisor position is part of the eScreen entity located in Kansas City, MO which is within the Toxicology Business Unit of Abbott Rapid Diagnostics. This role will help lead and supervise the activities of the accounting team and will be responsible for a full range of accounting functions.

What You’ll Work On

• Help lead and manage the monthly close process, including journal entry preparation and review, financial statement review, and coordination with Accounting Manager and FP&A team

• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring clarity, accuracy, sufficient support, and timely resolution of reconciling items

• Train, mentor, and supervise staff accountants, fostering professional development and ensuring high-quality output

• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GAAP, Abbott policies, and other regulatory frameworks; support audit readiness and implement controls for new or evolving processes

• Manage intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations, transfers, and invoice processing

• Evaluate month-end close, accounting, and accounts payable processes, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and accuracy

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries

• Lead and manage ad-hoc and cross-functional projects, including compliance and operational initiatives, by collaborating with teams across the organization to ensure timely execution

• Support Accounting Manager and FP&A in conducting financial analysis and reporting, including ad hoc reporting and LBE (Latest Best Estimate) processes

• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting standards and updates, educating the team on implications and changes

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, encouraging certifications and training for staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience

• Prior experience in public accounting (Big Four strongly preferred)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications

• Strong understanding of US GAAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance

• CPA license strongly preferred

The base pay for this position is

$86,700.00 – $173,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION:

TOX ARDx Toxicology

LOCATION:

United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Parkway

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link- English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link- Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf