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Bookkeeper jobs at AbbVie sit within a finance function that supports one of the largest pharmaceutical operations in the U.S. AbbVie has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas across its finance and accounting teams, making it a realistic target for international candidates with the right credentials.
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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 pharmaceutical accounting standards
AbbVie's finance team operates under strict regulatory and audit requirements tied to FDA-regulated manufacturing and R&D cost centers. Frame your bookkeeping experience around cost accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or compliance-heavy environments to signal immediate fit.
Research AbbVie's LCA filings before applying
DOL Labor Condition Application disclosures show which job titles AbbVie files under and the prevailing wage levels for those roles. Cross-referencing your target title against these filings helps you gauge whether your seniority level matches what AbbVie actually sponsors.
Target AbbVie's North Chicago headquarters for stronger sponsorship access
AbbVie's global finance operations are concentrated at its Illinois headquarters. Roles posted there tend to go through a more established HR and immigration infrastructure than satellite offices, which can mean a smoother sponsorship process for bookkeeping positions.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Bookkeeper roles by visa type
Filtering by the specific visa categories AbbVie sponsors saves you from applying to roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate lets you search AbbVie's open positions specifically by visa type so you can focus on listings that match your authorization status.
Clarify E-3 or TN eligibility before the offer stage
If you're an Australian or Canadian citizen, E-3 and TN visas skip the H-1B lottery and move significantly faster. Raising this with your AbbVie recruiter early confirms whether their immigration counsel is set up to process your specific visa category alongside standard H-1B filings.
Account for PERM timelines if targeting a Green Card
AbbVie sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards, but PERM labor certification at DOL currently runs 12 to 18 months before USCIS processing begins. For Bookkeeper roles, which typically file under EB-3, factor this into your long-term planning well before your nonimmigrant status expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AbbVie sponsor H-1B visas for Bookkeepers?
Yes, AbbVie sponsors H-1B visas for finance and accounting roles including Bookkeepers. Because the H-1B requires a specialty occupation with a directly related bachelor's degree, you'll want to ensure your degree is in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. AbbVie's established immigration infrastructure means they work with outside counsel to manage petitions, but you should confirm sponsorship willingness early in the interview process.
How do I apply for Bookkeeper jobs at AbbVie?
Applications go through AbbVie's careers portal at abbvie.com/careers. Search for bookkeeping or accounting roles and filter by location. You can also browse AbbVie's open Bookkeeper positions filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify which specific listings are relevant to your authorization status before you apply directly through AbbVie's official portal.
Which visa types does AbbVie commonly use for Bookkeeper roles?
AbbVie sponsors H-1B, H-1B1 visa, E-3 visa, TN visa, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and J-1 visas, along with Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3. For Bookkeeper positions, H-1B and E-3 visa are the most common nonimmigrant routes. F-1 OPT and CPT are options if you're currently on a student visa, though your employer will need to be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize OPT employment.
What qualifications does AbbVie expect for sponsored Bookkeeper positions?
AbbVie typically looks for a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, proficiency in enterprise accounting systems like SAP, and experience with general ledger reconciliations and month-end close processes. Given AbbVie's pharmaceutical scale, familiarity with intercompany accounting, cost center reporting, or audit support in a regulated industry strengthens your application considerably beyond standard bookkeeping experience.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Bookkeeper role at AbbVie?
For H-1B petitions, USCIS regular processing runs three to five months after the April 1 filing date, with an October 1 start date. Premium processing cuts that to 15 business days. E-3 and TN visas move faster since they don't require lottery selection and can often be processed at a U.S. consulate within weeks. Factor in two to four weeks for your employer to prepare the petition before USCIS submission.