Junior Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Catalent•Bridgewater Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Analyst, Corporate Accounting supports the company’s accounting and financial close processes by assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, and basic financial analysis. This role is designed for an early‑career professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and US GAAP while developing expertise in financial systems, data analysis and process improvement. Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
Minimum one year of progressive experience in accounting, including Big 4/public accounting or industry experience
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, formatting, data organization)
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP)

Nice To Haves

CPA, preferred
Experience in a public company environment or with SEC reporting, preferred

Responsibilities

Track and follow up on reconciling items and open issues
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting entries and reconciliations
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
Help compile data for internal financial reporting and management requests
Perform basic variance and trend analysis
Gain exposure to financial statements and corporate accounting processes
Learn and apply US GAAP concepts through hands‑on work and review feedback
Other duties as assigned