Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Contract‑to‑Hire)

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Princeton, 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