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Beacon Hill · 22 hours ago

Junior Staff Accountant

Beacon Hill is a leading pharmaceutical staffing company seeking a detail-oriented Junior Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations in Princeton, NJ. The role involves assisting with journal entries, month-end close activities, and maintaining accurate financial records in a regulated environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist with journal entries , account coding, and general ledger maintenance
Perform bank reconciliations , account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Support month‑end and year‑end close including accruals and adjusting entries
Maintain accurate financial records following GAAP and internal controls
Support AP/AR teams with invoice coding, payment posting, and cash application when needed
Prepare schedules for internal reporting and external auditors
Assist with expense report review and verification
Collaborate with procurement, finance, and compliance on documentation requirements
Perform data pulls and updates from ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)
Maintain detailed, audit‑ready files in accordance with pharma compliance standards

Qualification

GAAP principlesERP systemsExcelAccounting degreeDeadline managementPharma experienceOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
0-2 years of accounting experience (internships acceptable)
Strong understanding of basic GAAP principles
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, regulated environment

Preferred

Prior experience in pharma, biotech, medical device, or manufacturing
Exposure to SOX controls or audit processes
Familiarity with expense reporting tools (Concur, Workday, etc.)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs

Company

Beacon Hill

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Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

H1B Sponsorship

Beacon Hill has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amber Leslie
Executive Assistant to CEO
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Amy Van Sicklin
Chief Culture Officer
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