Senior Accountant

NPAworldwide; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NPAworldwide is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the US finance function with accurate reporting, robust financial analysis, and strategic business partnering. The role covers month‑end close, revenue accounting, reconciliations, and treasury operations within a pharmaceutical business.

You will report to the US VP of Finance and collaborate with US leaders and Group Finance in a fast‑paced, growth environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years post‑qualification experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge of monthly close, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Hands‑on ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for US VP of Finance and Group Finance.
• Support monthly close with journal entries, reconciliations, and accrual analyses.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Own gross‑to‑net accounting including rebates, chargebacks, and accruals.
• Execute weekly payments, monitor cash balances, and perform bank reconciliations.
• Assist with audits, compliance, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive reporting improvement through automation and standard processes.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Treasury operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Senior Accountant USA

We are seeking a high‑calibre Senior Accountant to support the US finance function through accurate reporting, strong financial analysis, and effective business partnering. The role is responsible for month‑end close support, monthly performance reporting, reconciliations, revenue accounting activities including gross‑to‑net accounting and related accruals, and day‑to‑day treasury operations including payment processing, cash monitoring, and bank activity management within a pharmaceutical business. Reporting to the US VP of Finance, the position works closely with US business leaders, Group Finance, and cross‑functional stakeholders in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and supporting schedules for the US VP of Finance and Group Finance, including clear commentary for management reporting.
• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, accrual analyses, and analytical review of actual results.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure key accounts are fully supported and accurately reported.
• Own key aspects of gross‑to‑net accounting, including rebates, chargebacks, returns, distribution fees, and other relevant accruals, ensuring revenue is recognised accurately and in line with pharmaceutical industry requirements.
• Execute weekly payment runs, prepare and upload bank payments, monitor daily cash balances and bank activity, and perform bank reconciliations and treasury reporting, ensuring all transactions are accurately processed, approved, and recorded in line with internal controls and company policy.
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and ad hoc analysis, including support for process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, forecasting, and data quality by leveraging systems, automation, and standardised processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification preferred; strong candidates working toward qualification will also be considered
• Minimum 6 years post‑qualification or equivalent professional experience in accounting or financial reporting, with direct experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or broader life sciences sector
• Strong understanding of monthly close, management reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
• Experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders and translating financial data into clear, practical insight
• Strong attention to detail, controls awareness, and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities
• Experience of working within a group business and managing both local and group deadlines
• Detailed hands‑on experience of pharmaceutical revenue accounting, including gross‑to‑net reserves and accruals such as rebates, chargebacks, returns, and distribution‑related adjustments
• Practical hands‑on experience in treasury operations, including preparing payment files, processing payments, monitoring cash balances, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining strong controls over cash disbursements
• Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA

Desirable

• Experience supporting internal or external audits and strengthening finance controls
• Experience in a private equity‑backed, high‑growth, or transformation environment
• Exposure to budgeting systems, automation tools, and process improvement initiatives

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills, with the ability to produce accurate, timely, and insightful reporting
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical revenue accounting and gross‑to‑net processes, with the ability to assess reserve adequacy, analyse trends, and ensure accurate reporting of related accruals
• Advanced Excel capability and confidence working with large datasets, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Ability to communicate clearly with finance and non‑finance stakeholders and turn data into practical recommendations
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across close, forecast, and ad hoc deliverables
• Sound operational understanding of treasury processes, including payment execution, bank activity monitoring, cash management, and control requirements such as authorisation and segregation of duties
• High attention to detail and a strong control mindset, including sound judgement around accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge inefficiencies constructively
• Collaborative style with the confidence to business partner across functions in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment

Decision Making Authority & Team Structure

• The role makes day‑to‑day decisions on accounting treatment within established policies, preparation of reporting outputs, and escalation of risks, variances, or control issues to finance leadership as appropriate.
• Individual contributor role within the global finance organisation, with regular interaction across US and Group Finance teams.

Budget Responsibility

No formal budget responsibility.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to US HQ in Greenville, South Carolina
• Ability to travel to the UK

Great company to work for with a fantastic team and culture.