Accounts Payable Finance Associate

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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.
• 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

This position works out our Brighton, MN location within the AVD Vascular division. This is an onsite position.  

The Accounts Payable Finance Associate is responsible for the performance of full purchase cycle processing and other accounting duties as assigned.

What You'll Work On:

• Process invoices for entry to ensure prompt payment of vendor invoices received by mail and email.
• Process 3-way match invoices.
• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.   
• Enter invoices for payment, and ensure proper period is expensed for month close. 
• Prepare weekly payments by check, match with supporting documents and mail in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper filing and storage of invoices, supporting documentation and payment.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in the ERP system; ensure proper tax documents are received, validated, and properly stored.
• Maintain effective relationships with business partners and suppliers.
• Assist suppliers and employees with inquiries about their invoices and payment.
• Research, track and resolve issues and discrepancies.
• Reconciliation and entry of multiple monthly Corporate Purchasing credit cards.
• Process and enter Sunshine Act payments into database.
• Ensure the system of internal controls related to purchasing cycle, that are established in the Finance Policies and Procedures are followed.
• General assistance to Finance team, will be a variety of office tasks and will vary based on need.          

Required Qualifications:

• 2 Year / Associate Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, General Ledger and Epicor experience is a plus.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Experience working in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office software- Strength in excel is important to succeed in role.
• Self- motivated to problem solve and research discrepancies

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.

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The base pay for this position is

$19.35 – $38.75/hour

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

JOB FAMILY:

Accounting & Reporting

DIVISION:

AVD Vascular

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul : 1225 Old Highway 8 NW

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

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