Senior Accountant

US Diversity Job Search; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off and leave programs

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Senior Accountant for a hybrid role based in Waltham, MA. The position will support month-end close, accruals, reconciliations, and adherence to accounting policies.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with procedures. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting and 5+ years of GL experience, with preference for R&D accruals exposure in life sciences and NetSuite familiarity.

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.
• NetSuite experience preferred.
• 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

CPA preferred

Public accounting experience

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

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
• NetSuite experience preferred
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and their specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

• medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.
• Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

Beacon Hill. Employing the Future