Details
Posted: 18-Dec-21
Location: Abbott Park, Illinois
Salary: Open
Internal Number: ABLAUS31008756ENUSEXTERNAL
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Abbott is seeking a Freight Payables Coordinator in our Abbott Park location. Under general supervision, the Freight Payables Coordinator will produce and review freight invoices and payment reports for accuracy and completeness. Support the operational goals of the Freight Payables program. Respond to business unit and freight carrier inquiries, escalating to management when necessary.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Collaborate with third-party vendor and freight carriers to correct issues for proper billing and timely payments; analyze the daily error queue.Verify invoice ownership and code accounts for processing. Investigate incorrect account codes and incoterms.Perform quality control, taking appropriate action where needed, to identify incorrect billing trends or other carrier related issues.Communicate with internal stakeholders where invoices require additional approvals for audit or excessive charges.Communicate with external stakeholders when additional information is required.Reject invoices when needed; primarily resolving ownership issues, incomplete documentation, and incorrect incoterms.Monitor compliance with applicable corporate and divisional policies and procedures.Support relationships and engage in effective communications with freight carriers.Support intra-departmental process improvements, participate on multi-functional or multi-divisional teams and projects.Support monthly and annual reconciliation activities; verify SAP data and reconcile all company codes and divisions.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING
Required
Associate's degree in a Finance related field or Supply Chain Management; or 60+ hours of post-secondary education is required.
1-3 years of Freight Payables, Logistics, Supply Chain or other Finance experience in a large decentralized organization.
Preferred
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. SAP Financials or other enterprise financial system.WHAT WE OFFER
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
Paid time off
401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
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.
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