Senior Accountant - Pharmaceutical

Pierre Fabre Laboratories•Secaucus, NJ

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Controller and Director of Cost Accounting across a range of accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial operations and contributing to overall organizational efficiency. This position requires a proactive individual with strong accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset. The Senior Accountant will assist in overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities, partnering with shared services and cross-functional teams to drive efficient and accurate financial operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
Proficiency in accounting software and extensive skills in Microsoft Excel.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written & verbal).
Ability to succeed in a team environment and work.
Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Ability to adapt quickly and learn new tasks independently and manage competing priorities.
Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Finance or Accounting
Proven experience as an accountant with 5+ years in senior financial/accounting role

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred not required.
Pharmaceutical or FMCG/Consumer/Healthcare background preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Accounting Manager/Controller to execute general accounting responsibilities, manage special projects, address complex accounting issues, and support new initiatives, while coordinating effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Lead month-end close activities, including booking journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and updating internal and external reporting templates.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting & Finance to ensure end-to-end oversight and documentation of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and vendor management (e.g., contract review, management of accounts payable balances and reconciliations).
Manage and report intercompany transactions, including purchase and sales orders.
Support pharmaceutical inventory management and valuation reporting (e.g., master data maintenance, inventory purchase and sales reporting, and manufacturing P&L analysis).
Partner with business teams on government pricing; manage rebates, ensure timely payments, and oversee accruals and open customer receivables on a monthly basis.
Support internal and external auditors during annual and tax audits.
Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
Mentor and train junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and growth.
Provide regulatory and compliance support (e.g., government/regulatory declarations).
Perform other accounting duties as requested by the business.
Other duties as requested by the Business.