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Accountant jobs at AbbVie span financial reporting, compliance, and cost accounting functions tied to its global pharmaceutical operations. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for this function, supporting candidates through H-1B visa, E-3 visa, and other visa pathways from offer through green card.
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About AbbVie:
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for participants in the Finance Internship Program at AbbVie.
Accounting & Finance Internship Program Overview:
As an AbbVie Accounting and Finance Intern, you will participate in a paid, 11-week summer program, working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving. The internship assignments are structured within four functional areas of the business:
- Commercial: Commercial Finance provides global leadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVie’s Commercial operations, including the Allergan Aesthetics business. This organization forecasts for our key brands in Immunology, Oncology, or Neuroscience and Eye Care. Commercial International Therapeutics helps to support our global operations and planning worldwide.
- Operations: Operations Finance provides leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and various other support functions related to financial planning and internal management reporting. The Finance team provides decision support services through analysis of key financial information, while driving operating margin improvement, maximizing tax advantaged product sourcing, and maintaining an assurance of supply.
- Research & Development: Supports AbbVie’s Research & Development (R&D) activities with primary focus on pipeline compounds in development, beginning from target and molecule discovery to human clinical study conduct to filing for regulatory approvals in markets around the world, and support of on-market products for new indications and regulatory commitments. R&D Finance is generally aligned around the stages of compound development and its related operating functions.
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Corporate:
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Accounting: The Accounting COE governs AbbVie’s global accounting function, establishing and monitoring global policy, procedures, and controls for One AbbVie.
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): FP&A drives business performance by serving as trusted advisors and partners who influence strategy, enable operation excellence, and maintain a strong controls environment.
- Finance Shared Services: Finance Shared Services governs and supports AbbVie’s global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes, maintaining the operations and transactional business activities that enable the company to run.
- Internal Audit: Internal Audit protects and enhances organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
- Tax and Global Trade Compliance (GTC): Tax is a trusted business partner that enables our business by fulfilling tax legal obligations and through collaboration with key finance and operational functions. By managing the domestic and international tax profile, Tax delivers value to the company and shareholders.
- Treasury: Treasury provides centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management, investments and capital structure that ensures adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries. In addition to the HQ location in Lake County, Treasury has regional centers in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Colombia.
AbbVie offers you an opportunity to work within one of the many accounting and finance sub-function areas, including:
- Financial Analysis
- Budgets, Plans and Forecasts
- Reporting & Controls
- Manufacturing Operations Accounting
The majority of Accounting and Finance Interns will be placed in Lake County, IL, though there is a possibility of being placed within any U.S. AbbVie Placements will be based on business needs and our ability to accommodate individuals' preferences, when possible. Throughout the summer, interns will acquire valuable skills and be provided with professional development and networking opportunities that will leave a lasting impact. Interns are immersed in AbbVie culture, where we will create a sense of belonging through various social and philanthropy events, including participation in AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities. Interns are also encouraged to participate in our health and wellness program, AbbVie Vitality.
AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns as candidates for the Accounting and Finance Development Program (AFDP). AbbVie’s AFDP consists of rotational experiences to prepare individuals for financial management roles. AFDP roles are crafted to help individuals develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects, while providing exposure to different leaders in the company.
These accounting and finance experiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to future finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie. Similar to the internship, AbbVie AFDP rotations are structured within AbbVie’s four functional business areas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – August 2028.
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with AbbVie.
- Progress towards successfully completing at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by the time of graduation, with one of the courses being focused on cost or managerial accounting.
- Demonstrated utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in academic and/or professional settings.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
- Must submit unofficial or official transcript at time of application.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus.
- Exposure in utilizing systems and tools to visualize and present data in a meaningful way.
- Exposure to data analysis and ability to perform robust analytics and predictive modeling.
- Completion of an accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course.
- Ability to use analytical skills to innovatively solve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects within a work and/or academic environment, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams, being adaptable, innovative, proactive, and maintaining high ethical standards.
- Previous internship or related experience.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie:
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Envision spending your summer working with energetic colleagues and inspirational leaders all while gaining world-class experience in one of the most dynamic organizations in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a reality for participants in the Finance Internship Program at AbbVie.
Accounting & Finance Internship Program Overview:
As an AbbVie Accounting and Finance Intern, you will participate in a paid, 11-week summer program, working on meaningful assignments that have a real impact on our business and patients worldwide. Ideal candidates will combine technical and business knowledge with analytical strength and creative problem-solving. The internship assignments are structured within four functional areas of the business:
- Commercial: Commercial Finance provides global leadership, guidance, and financial support to AbbVie’s Commercial operations, including the Allergan Aesthetics business. This organization forecasts for our key brands in Immunology, Oncology, or Neuroscience and Eye Care. Commercial International Therapeutics helps to support our global operations and planning worldwide.
- Operations: Operations Finance provides leadership and guidance to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing and various other support functions related to financial planning and internal management reporting. The Finance team provides decision support services through analysis of key financial information, while driving operating margin improvement, maximizing tax advantaged product sourcing, and maintaining an assurance of supply.
- Research & Development: Supports AbbVie’s Research & Development (R&D) activities with primary focus on pipeline compounds in development, beginning from target and molecule discovery to human clinical study conduct to filing for regulatory approvals in markets around the world, and support of on-market products for new indications and regulatory commitments. R&D Finance is generally aligned around the stages of compound development and its related operating functions.
-
Corporate:
-
Accounting: The Accounting COE governs AbbVie’s global accounting function, establishing and monitoring global policy, procedures, and controls for One AbbVie.
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): FP&A drives business performance by serving as trusted advisors and partners who influence strategy, enable operation excellence, and maintain a strong controls environment.
- Finance Shared Services: Finance Shared Services governs and supports AbbVie’s global, standardized, end-to-end, back-office processes, maintaining the operations and transactional business activities that enable the company to run.
- Internal Audit: Internal Audit protects and enhances organizational value by providing risk-based and objective assurance, advice, and insight.
- Tax and Global Trade Compliance (GTC): Tax is a trusted business partner that enables our business by fulfilling tax legal obligations and through collaboration with key finance and operational functions. By managing the domestic and international tax profile, Tax delivers value to the company and shareholders.
- Treasury: Treasury provides centralized and efficient global business support in the areas of banking, foreign exchange, financial risk management, investments and capital structure that ensures adequate liquidity for the company and its subsidiaries. In addition to the HQ location in Lake County, Treasury has regional centers in Singapore, the Netherlands, and Colombia.
AbbVie offers you an opportunity to work within one of the many accounting and finance sub-function areas, including:
- Financial Analysis
- Budgets, Plans and Forecasts
- Reporting & Controls
- Manufacturing Operations Accounting
The majority of Accounting and Finance Interns will be placed in Lake County, IL, though there is a possibility of being placed within any U.S. AbbVie Placements will be based on business needs and our ability to accommodate individuals' preferences, when possible. Throughout the summer, interns will acquire valuable skills and be provided with professional development and networking opportunities that will leave a lasting impact. Interns are immersed in AbbVie culture, where we will create a sense of belonging through various social and philanthropy events, including participation in AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities. Interns are also encouraged to participate in our health and wellness program, AbbVie Vitality.
AbbVie strongly considers high-performing interns as candidates for the Accounting and Finance Development Program (AFDP). AbbVie’s AFDP consists of rotational experiences to prepare individuals for financial management roles. AFDP roles are crafted to help individuals develop exceptional functional and leadership traits by working on a wide range of projects, while providing exposure to different leaders in the company.
These accounting and finance experiences will develop you and put you on the fast track to future finance leadership opportunities at AbbVie. Similar to the internship, AbbVie AFDP rotations are structured within AbbVie’s four functional business areas.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – August 2028.
- Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship with AbbVie.
- Progress towards successfully completing at least three accounting courses (each with 3 credit hours) by the time of graduation, with one of the courses being focused on cost or managerial accounting.
- Demonstrated utilization of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in academic and/or professional settings.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a school or student organization setting.
- Must submit unofficial or official transcript at time of application.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Dual major or minor in a related field is a plus.
- Exposure in utilizing systems and tools to visualize and present data in a meaningful way.
- Exposure to data analysis and ability to perform robust analytics and predictive modeling.
- Completion of an accredited Excel or data visualization tool certificate program or course.
- Ability to use analytical skills to innovatively solve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage projects within a work and/or academic environment, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
- Proven track record of working collaboratively in teams, being adaptable, innovative, proactive, and maintaining high ethical standards.
- Previous internship or related experience.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Align your credentials to pharma accounting standards
AbbVie operates under SEC reporting requirements and pharmaceutical-specific cost accounting rules. A CPA license or active candidacy, plus experience with GAAP in a regulated industry, signals you can contribute from day one without a long ramp-up period.
Target roles tied to AbbVie's core finance functions
Focus applications on financial reporting, internal controls, and cost accounting openings. These functions have historically driven AbbVie's accounting hires and map most cleanly to the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies when approving H-1B petitions for accounting roles.
Confirm your visa type is supported before applying
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT, and employment-based Green Card pathways. If you're on OPT, confirm your graduation date allows enough runway for AbbVie to file a cap-subject H-1B petition in the April registration window before your OPT expires.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Accountant roles at AbbVie
Searching broadly misses roles where AbbVie is actively hiring and open to sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters verified sponsoring employers by role type, so you can surface current AbbVie accounting openings without sifting through employers who won't sponsor your visa category.
Prepare for a PERM-based green card timeline
If AbbVie moves you toward an EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card, the PERM labor certification process through DOL requires documenting that no qualified U.S. worker was available. Start this process as early as your employer allows, as PERM adjudication alone can take six to twelve months.
Address the specialty occupation question proactively
USCIS scrutinizes H-1B petitions for accounting roles more heavily than engineering roles. Have your employer document why your specific position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or a directly related field, not just any business degree, to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Accountants?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for Accountant roles. The company participates in the annual H-1B cap lottery each April and files petitions for qualifying full-time positions. Roles involving financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls typically meet the specialty occupation standard USCIS requires, especially when the position requires a degree specifically in accounting or finance.
How do I apply for Accountant jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal, where you can filter by function and location. To focus specifically on roles where visa sponsorship is available, browse open Accountant positions at AbbVie through Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified sponsoring employers. Tailor your resume to highlight pharma-relevant accounting experience, regulatory compliance knowledge, and any ERP systems AbbVie commonly uses, such as SAP.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Accountant hires?
AbbVie sponsors a range of visa types for Accountant roles, including H-1B, H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singaporean nationals, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN visa for Canadian and Mexican professionals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students in their program. For longer-term employment, AbbVie also supports EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card sponsorship.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for Accountant roles?
AbbVie generally expects a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field for Accountant positions. A CPA license or active CPA candidacy is a strong differentiator. Experience with SEC reporting, SOX compliance, or pharmaceutical cost accounting is particularly relevant given AbbVie's regulated industry environment and global operations.
How do I time my application around visa filing deadlines?
If you need an H-1B, AbbVie must register you in the USCIS lottery each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, target applications at least eight to ten months before your OPT expires to allow time for lottery selection, petition approval, and onboarding. E-3 and TN visas have no cap and can be filed year-round, giving Australian, Canadian, and Mexican applicants more scheduling flexibility.