Accountant IV

Title: Accountant IV

Location: Abbott Park, Illinois

Duration: 6 Months

100% Onsite

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports the accurate management, verification, and reporting of fixed assets, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and disposal in compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.

• Assist with recording and tracking fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, and disposals
• Support monthly and quarterly close activities related to fixed assets, including depreciation runs and reconciliations
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the fixed asset subledger
• Perform 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
• Prepare audit documentation and support internal and external audit requests
• Participate in system enhancements and process improvements related to fixed asset accounting
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies
• Generate fixed asset reports and analysis for management review
• Prepare manual journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance (internship or exposure to fixed assets is a plus)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, or other ERP systems is an advantage

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• Met Life Legal, Met Life , and Met Life Pet Insurance
• 401(k)

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, nutritional and branded generic medicines.

Working together, Abbott and Talent Solutions partner to deliver top talent for contingent roles at Abbott, building better and healthier lives. Abbott believes all employees are essential to creating life‑changing breakthroughs, performing key duties to create life‑changing breakthroughs.