Senior Accountant - Growing Life Sciences Firm

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC in New Jersey seeks a Senior Accountant to support monthly close, financial reporting, and reconciliations within a fast-paced Life Sciences environment.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA, has 3-5 years of public accounting or industry experience, and demonstrates strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel skills. This role offers opportunities to collaborate with leadership in a high-growth sector.

Qualifications

• CPA is required.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience in public accounting or Life Sciences.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support process improvement initiatives and accounting automation projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, FP&A, Operations, and R&D.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join its growing Life Sciences organization. This individual will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and supporting a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry experience and a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Support process improvement initiatives and accounting automation projects
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, FP&A, Operations, and R&D

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and/or Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Healthcare industries
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Why Join Us?

• High- growth Life Sciences organization
• Exposure to executive leadership
• Strong career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and comprehensive benefits

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

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 our 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

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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