Tax Analyst

Job description

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 103,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our location in Abbott Park, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Tax Analyst. The Tax Analyst will assist in the preparation and filing of the state income tax returns, including preparing tax packages and identifying transactions that have tax ramifications.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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Must have the ability to research tax issues, and be sound in interpreting and applying the tax law, regulations, and cases to specific transactions and factual situations.

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Prepare assigned portions of state compliance work as directed by Tax Supervisor/Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager.

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Assist in the preparation of the tax provision, analysis of tax accounts and reserves, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This includes some knowledge of FAS 109 tax accounting and other necessary FASB pronouncements, as well as internal control issues.

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Calculate estimated payments and extension filings as directed by Tax Supervisor/Tax Manager/Senior Tax Manager.

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Assist with responding to IRS/State audit information requests in behalf of Abbott.

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Interacts with personnel throughout the tax and finance organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

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Bachelors in Accounting or Finance required

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2+ Years related experience beyond the degree or Masters plus related experience

Preferred

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Public Accounting or Fortune 500 Corporate Tax experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

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Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

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Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

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Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

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Paid time off

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401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

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The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Tax

     

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06D Floor-1

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

     
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     
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