Staff Accountant
Job in
Summit, Union County, New Jersey, 07901, USA
Listed on 2026-02-05
Listing for:
Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-02-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Tax Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus
- 2-5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences industry.
- Net Suite experience preferred
Necessary
Skills:
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control principles.
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
- Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries in Net Suite related to prepaids, revenue, expenses, accruals, and general ledger accounts.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes in compliance with GAAP and internal deadlines.
- Support the accounting and finance team with audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R& D, manufacturing, and supply chain, to ensure accurate financial tracking of pharmaceutical operations.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and perform depreciation calculations.
- Monitor and record intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances.
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and help identify opportunities for process improvement. Requirements Tax - Corporate, Sales Tax, Corporate Tax Return, Journal Entries, General Ledger
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