<p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, and involves supporting key financial operations within the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting processes and systems, as well as experience managing reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis. This role will be hybrid onsite 3 days a week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries for corporate functions, including cash flow, accrued liabilities, insurance reserves, prepaids, and foreign exchange.</p><p>• Manage inventory-related journal entries, such as revaluation and consignment transactions.</p><p>• Handle intercompany journal entries, including cross charges and reconciliations.</p><p>• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and roll forwards, providing detailed variance analysis and commentary.</p><p>• Conduct intercompany reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting.</p><p>• Present variance explanations during monthly reviews of actual financial results.</p><p>• Support compliance requirements by addressing audit requests related to SOX 404.</p><p>• Maintain necessary controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless month-end close processes.</p><p>• Utilize systems like SAP S/4HANA, HFM, and PeopleSoft to efficiently manage financial tasks.</p>

• Proficiency in account reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation.<br>• Strong expertise in journal entries and general ledger management.<br>• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and month-end close procedures.<br>• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.<br>• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA, HFM, and PeopleSoft systems.<br>• Ability to analyze and present variance commentary effectively.<br>• Knowledge of compliance requirements, including SOX 404 audits.<br>• Solid understanding of financial processes within the healthcare industry.

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