Junior Staff Accountant - Pharma

Location: Princeton, NJ
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
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About the Role

A leading pharmaceutical company in Princeton, NJ is seeking a detail‑oriented Junior Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, month‑end close activities, and financial reporting within a regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing accountant looking to build experience in pharma, corporate accounting, and ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with journal entries, account coding, and general ledger maintenance
• Perform bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Support month‑end and year‑end close including accruals and adjusting entries
• Maintain accurate financial records following GAAP and internal controls
• Support AP/AR teams with invoice coding, payment posting, and cash application when needed
• Prepare schedules for internal reporting and external auditors
• Assist with expense report review and verification
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and compliance on documentation requirements
• Perform data pulls and updates from ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Maintain detailed, audit‑ready files in accordance with pharma compliance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 0-2 years of accounting experience (internships acceptable)
• Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, regulated environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, or manufacturing
• Exposure to SOX controls or audit processes
• Familiarity with expense reporting tools (Concur, Workday, etc.)

Why Join

• Opportunity to grow within a top-tier pharmaceutical organization
• Exposure to complex accounting operations and compliance frameworks
• Great long‑term stability and training in a highly valued industry