Staff Accountant

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits (

Tuition reimbursement

PTO + 8 holidays

Community engagement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our onsite team. You will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits, tax returns, and closing processes. You will also analyze budget variances and help manage billing and invoicing.

The role emphasizes GAAP compliance, accurate reporting, and collaboration with internal teams to ensure financial integrity. This position is 100% onsite in Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to interpret financial data.
• Proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables and Lookups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; one year of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage or JD Edwards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with audits and tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze budget variances and support billing and invoicing.

Skills

Interpreting financial data

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

High School diploma

Tools

Sage

JD Edwards (JDE)

ERP systems

Job description

About Site

Catalent’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania site serves as the company’s North American Center of Excellence for clinical supply packaging, delivering comprehensive, end‑to‑end support for global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic modalities. The site provides integrated services including direct comparator sourcing, blinding and manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, storage and distribution, and clinical returns management, enabling efficient and compliant trial execution. It also plays a growing role in supporting biologic as well as cell and gene therapy programs, with enhanced cold‑chain and cryogenic handling capabilities designed to meet the complex requirements of advanced therapies. As a critical hub within Catalent’s global clinical supply network, the Philadelphia site helps sponsors accelerate development timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality, flexibility, and regulatory compliance.

Our Philadelphia site is located in the Bensalem/Northeast Philadelphia area.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Staff Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and manage balance sheet general ledger accounts. You will assist with audits and tax returns, prepare financial statements, and ensure compliance with technical accounting standards. You will also support month‑end and year‑end closing processes, analyze budget variances, and handle billing and invoice processes.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

100% Onsite

The Role

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile accounts

• Manage and reconcile balance sheet general ledger accounts

• Assist with external and internal audit teams and tax returns

• Prepare financial statements and financial reports

• Research technical accounting issues for compliance

• Support month‑end and year‑end closing processes by ensuring account accuracy (3 days)

• Analyze and report budget variances

• Assist and generate billing of invoices, review and maintain work file process

• Perform other duties as assigned

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma

• Ability to interpret financial data

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Advanced computer skills in Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, Lookups, Formulas)

Preferred Skills & Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum one year of relevant experience

• Advanced proficiency with various Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Sage or JD Edwards (JDE)

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process

• Diverse, inclusive culture

• Potential for career growth on an expanding team within an organization dedicated to preserving and bettering lives

• Competitive paid time off plus 8 paid holidays

• Community engagement and green initiatives

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment

• Tuition reimbursement

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

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