Senior Accountant - Growing Life Sciences Firm

Beacon Hill; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join its growing Life Sciences organization. The candidate will lead month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations in a fast-paced, regulated environment. A CPA with 3-5 years of public accounting and/or industry experience and strong U.S.

GAAP knowledge is required. The role offers exposure to executive leadership, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities for career advancement within a high-growth

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably Public Accounting or Life Sciences/Healthcare industries
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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

Communication skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, 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.

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