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Senior Accountant (Contract‑to‑Hire)
Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Plainfield, NJ
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 annually
Employment Type: Contract‑to‑Hire
Position Overview
We are partnering with a growing, mid‑sized pharmaceutical manufacturing company to identify a Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations and monthly close activities. This is a contract‑to‑hire opportunity designed for a hands‑on accounting professional who thrives in a regulated manufacturing environment and is looking for long‑term stability and growth.
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting compliance requirements, and partnering with cross‑functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain general ledger integrity in accordance with GAAP
- Assist with cost accounting activities, including inventory, variances, and manufacturing overhead
- Support internal and external audits, including documentation and audit requests
- Participate in process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and reporting accuracy
- Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate financial treatment of manufacturing activities
- Assist with fixed asset accounting and depreciation schedules
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or regulated industries
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting
- Experience with month‑end close and account reconciliations
- Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or FDA‑regulated manufacturing environments
- Cost accounting or inventory accounting experience
- Prior contract‑to‑hire or growth‑stage company experience
- CPA or CPA‑track (a plus, not required)
Why This Opportunity
- Clear path to permanent hire with competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work‑life balance
- Exposure to a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing organization
- Opportunity to make an immediate impact and improve accounting processes
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