Senior Accountant - Growing Life Sciences Firm
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Beacon Hill's client seeks a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join its growing Life Sciences organization, playing a key role in monthly close, 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 or industry experience and a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP.
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Compensation
$75,000.00 - $75,000.00 / Yearly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
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 benefitsBeacon 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.
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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 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.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future
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Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
Controller-4662
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