Senior International Tax Analyst

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:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Tax Analyst in our Willis Tower, Chicago, IL or Abbott Park, IL location.

As the Senior Tax Analyst, you will report to Manager-International Tax. This position allows for interaction with personnel throughout the tax and finance organization, both domestic and global.

What You'll Work On:

• Assist in the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. international tax returns (Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8991, 8992, 8993, 1118, 1120-F, 1042 series, and related disclosures, etc.).

• Apply knowledge in U.S. international tax rules (GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, BEAT, FTC, foreign currency transactions, etc.) in meeting the reporting requirements of the Company’s global operations.

• Assist with the annual and quarterly tax provision processes, including review and analysis of international tax provisions, tax accounts, and reserves. This includes having a working knowledge of ASC 740 tax accounting and other necessary FASB pronouncements.

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

• Monitor legislative changes across the U.S. international tax landscape and assess their potential implications for the Company.

• Participate in special projects including providing support for international tax planning transactions.

• Coordinate responses to IRS audit information requests, gathering data to support the Company’s tax positions.

• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline international tax workflows using technology and automation.

• Support maintenance of international tax documentation and controls to meet SOX and internal audit requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. In lieu of a degree, additional years of experience may be considered.

• 4+ years relevant professional experience required or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required competencies.  

• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.

• Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

• Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to be in office 4 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Accounting or Fortune 500 multinational corporate tax experience preferred.

• CPA and/or MSA/MST preferred, but not required.

• Experience with Corptax reporting software is highly preferred, but not required.

• Experience with Alteryx Software is preferred, but not required.

• Advanced Excel skills highly preferred.

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