Accounting Supervisor

Abbott • Kansas City, MO

5d • $86,700 - $173,300 • Onsite

About The Position

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 . Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year 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. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
• CPA license strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees