Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Location: Fully Remote (Candidates must be located in the Eastern Time Zone)

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST

Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire

Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience

About the Company

Our client is an innovative biopharmaceutical manufacturing and technology company focused on expanding access to complex medicines and strengthening pharmaceutical supply chains. Through advanced manufacturing capabilities and technology-driven solutions, the organization partners with companies across the life sciences industry to support the development and production of critical medicines.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join its Finance team on a temp-to-hire basis. This individual contributor role will play an important part in supporting the company's accounting operations, with a primary focus on month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, the ability to work independently, and experience managing multiple accounting priorities and deadlines. This person will also contribute to process improvement initiatives and help streamline accounting workflows through technology and automation.

The company is currently transitioning its financial systems from Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) to SAP, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who is comfortable working in a changing environment and adapting to new systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations.

• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate general ledger account reconciliations and supporting documentation.

• Investigate and resolve account discrepancies, unusual balances, and variances.

• Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Partner with other members of the accounting team to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and organization of accounting processes.

• Assist with external financial reporting by providing accurate and timely accounting schedules and supporting information.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows through technology, automation, and AI tools.

• Support ongoing ERP system initiatives, including the transition from Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) to SAP.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Legal, Manufacturing, and Research, to support accounting-related needs.

• Manage assigned projects and accounting deliverables while meeting established deadlines.

• Perform additional accounting duties and ad-hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, or similar role.

• Strong hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

• Experience working with general ledger and ERP systems.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities.

• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively communicate issues.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Adaptability and willingness to embrace new technologies, systems, and process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification and/or public accounting experience.

• Experience with SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

• Familiarity with ASC 842 (Leases) and ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition).

• Experience supporting ERP implementations, system transitions, or process improvement initiatives.

• Exposure to AI tools, such as Claude, to improve accounting efficiency and workflows.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or manufacturing industry.

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