Senior Accountant (Parsippany, NJ - Hybrid)

15 month+ contract assignment!

One of Aston Carter's top clients in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry is seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join their team for an upcoming large-scale project! This team consists of 5+ talented professionals and the company prides itself on flexibility, in addition to a great team environment. The company has one of the best cultures around and is looking for an outgoing individual to add to that. Please see below for further details!

Why you want to work here:

• Excellent opportunity to gain experience with a large, reputable company in the area which is rapidly growing

• Opportunity to work directly with key leaders, including the Assoc. Director of Accounting

• Company experienced a very strong financial year in 2023 and is poised for growth in 2024

• Fantastic work culture, flexibility and low turnover rate

• Gain valuable experience working on SAP S/4 Hana implementation effort

  Job Description:

The Senior Accountant conducts transactional activities and work closely with the BPO. Contributes and ensures proper and effective administrative, financial, and asset management, in compliance with existing fiscal and civil regulations, as well as with specific company policies and accounting principles. Manages several processes independently within framework, while steering BPO resources who pick up operational tasks. Oversees limited complex transactions, works independently with general supervision, and has limited judgements to make.

• Period-end closing and reporting A2R

• Treasury management

• Fixed Assets Accounting

• Period end closing and reporting A2R

• Payroll Accounting Process

• Projects and improvements

• Compliance and integrity

• Collaboration

• Controls

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration

• 5-10+ years’ experience in Finance/Accounting

• Experience working with an outsourced accounting team partner

• Demonstrated understanding and experience with many accounting and reporting principles and processes

• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with teams, on- and offshore

• An analytical mindset and solve basic problems independently

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, being able to work with both management and employees in the organization

• Work independently with the ability to influence multiple stakeholders

• Ability to work in decentralized finance structure

• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing industry experience preferred

Details/Additional Information:

• This position will be a hybrid opportunity based in the company’s NJ office location with 3 days on-site and 2 days remote per week.

• The standard business hours for this position will be Monday-Friday 9:00AM-5PM EST with overtime opportunity as needed.

  Please apply today for IMMEDIATE consideration, as we are looking to set up interviews and make a hiring decision over the course of the next week!

  About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.