Senior Accountant

Beacon Hill; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role in Waltham, MA. The position focuses on month-end close, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and ensuring adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of general ledger experience and experience with R&D accruals in life sciences. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with CPA/public accounting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Experience with R&D accruals within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment required.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned accounting processes, including accruals and prepaid expenses
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards
• Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Partner with internal teams and external parties to gather financial information
• Support audit requests and documentation preparation

Skills

General ledger accounting

R&D accruals experience

5+ years accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Accountant (FT1472281TB) Waltham, Massachusetts

Salary: USD50 - USD55 per hour

Senior Accountant - Hybrid / Waltham, MA

Our client, a growing company in the healthcare/life sciences sector, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support key accounting functions and financial reporting activities. This role will focus on month-end close, accrual accounting, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned accounting processes, including accruals and prepaid expenses


• Prepare journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts


• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities


• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards


• Assist with financial reporting and supporting schedules


• Partner with internal teams and external parties to gather financial information


• Support audit requests and documentation preparation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred


• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience


• Experience with R&D accruals within a pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences environment required


• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred