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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
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 (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 of our Abbott Park, Illinois location in the Legal Division.
As a Legal Invoicing Specialist, you’ll be responsible for handling Legal invoicing processes and supporting various external disbursement and Outside Counsel Management activities. This role requires being a collaborative team player who is detail-oriented and can effectively interact with external vendors and with colleagues across all levels of the Legal Division, including senior Legal leadership.
What You’ll Work On
Proactively review invoices for accuracy and compliance with Abbott’s billing guidelines
Adhere to defined Legal invoice review and approval processes and maintain tracking documentation for all invoice related processes.
Provide timely and accurate support to Abbott’s Outside Counsel partner billing inquiries.
Assist in-house Legal staff with invoice review inquiries.
Complete accurate and timely vendor set-ups and updates
Contribute to month-end and year-end accrual activities, including reconciliation of rejected invoices.
Regularly review invoicing processes for improvement opportunities, propose process improvements, and take lead on execution.
Take initiative to identify and escalate issues, as appropriate, and collaborate with team members to develop issue resolution processes.
Work closely with Legal Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate invoice processing.
Support ad hoc invoicing projects and initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Consistent and strong attention to detail, good judgement, solid time management skills and the ability to effectively multi-task
Strong written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
High degree of professionalism and ability to discreetly handle confidential information.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work under minimal supervision on day-to-day activities and under general guidance for ad hoc tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of invoicing or data-entry experience
Working knowledge of Legal e-billing systems/software preferred
MDG, SAP, Symphony experience preferred.
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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 (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
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 $28.20 – $56.40 per hour. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]