Accounting Associate

Braeburn • Plymouth Meeting, PA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Associate supports the Accounting and Finance team within Braeburn, a commercial stage pharmaceutical organization. This role assists with month-end close activities, supports our financial planning & analysis with routine reporting and ad-hoc analyses, and helps maintain efficient financial operations through assistance with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
The Accounting Associate will be responsible for the review of all employee travel and expense reports and assists with data collection and documentation for government reporting requirements. This role also supports the Accounting team in coordinating with third-party IT service providers and may include additional administrative responsibilities and cross-functional projects as the organization continues to scale.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with the Finance organization and cross-functionally to resolve routine questions and support ongoing processes.
• Ability to review financial and expense documentation carefully to ensure completeness, accuracy and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate financial records, manage documentation workflows, and support timely month‑end close processes.
• Proficient in learning and navigating financial systems (e.g., ERP and T&E platforms) to support routine accounting and reporting activities.
• Willingness to contribute beyond core responsibilities and assist with a variety of tasks as needed in a lean, growing organization, with a positive, collaborative, and flexible approach.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance support or similar role.
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• NetSuite ERP experience and SAP Concur T&E experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Accounting team with month-end close activities, which may include the preparation, organization and validation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Review and process all employee travel and expense reports for policy compliance, completeness and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on expense policy requirements and system (SAP Concur) usage.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, which may include coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve invoice and payment-related inquiries.
• Support the FP&A function by running routine departmental and financial reports.
• Support the Accounting team in coordinating with third-party IT service providers, which may include equipment tracking and assisting with onboarding/offboarding logistics.
• Provide general operational support as needed as the organization continues to grow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree