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:

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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.

What You'll Work On:

• Key contributor in the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. international tax returns, including identifying transactions that have tax ramifications.  Apply knowledge of U.S. international tax (GILTI, FDII, BEAT, etc.), as well as foreign tax credit and subpart F concepts, to assist in meeting the reporting requirements of the Company’s OUS operations. 

• Research complex tax issues and be proficient in interpreting and applying the tax law, regulations, and cases to specific transactions and factual situations. 

• Develop and maintain complex tax models using Microsoft Excel.

• Prepare and review of the annual and quarterly tax provision processes, including review and analysis of OUS tax provisions, analysis of tax accounts and reserves using Longview tax provision software.  This includes in-depth knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting and other necessary FASB pronouncements, as well as internal controls.

• Assist with responding to IRS audit information requests. 

• Apply advanced tax knowledge to support business needs. Considered an expert in the field and acts as an advisor to management. Contribute frequently to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.

• Provide leadership to staff.  Develop and mentor staff through coaching, goal setting and performance evaluations. 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-8 years of international tax experience.   Public Accounting or Fortune 500 corporate tax experience preferred.

• B.A./B.S. in Accounting/Finance required. CPA and/or MST preferred, but not required.

* 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.

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

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

     

The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Tax

     

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

        

LOCATION:

United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

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.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf