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Sr Accountant

System One
Trenton, NJ Other
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/14/2026

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Ewing, NJ (onsite & in office 5 days/week)
Type: Direct Hire, Full Time
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 8:00am–5:00pm (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $95,000–$120,000 plus bonus potential
Industry: Generic Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing

Overview
System One is partnering with a generic pharmaceutical and biotech research company to hire a detail-oriented, hands-on Senior Accountant to support core accounting and financial reporting, including investor reporting. This role will own key elements of the close process, maintain general ledger integrity, and drive accurate, timely management reporting in a controlled, regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead/support monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including preparing and posting journal entries
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper cutoff
  • Prepare/review accruals, prepaids, reclasses, and recurring close entries
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
  • Prepare internal management reports, variance analysis, and investor reporting schedules
  • Support financial statement preparation and audit readiness
  • Partner cross-functionally with operations and business teams
  • Support ERP/SAP initiatives and continuous process improvements
  • Help ensure compliance with IFRS, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements

Requirements
  • 4–7 years of relevant accounting experience (senior-level ownership of close/reporting processes)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
  • General ledger accounting and month-end close experience
  • Generic pharmaceutical industry experience (required)
  • ERP experience (SAP preferred)
  • Strong Excel, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Preferred background in pharma, life sciences, manufacturing, or other regulated industries in addition to generic pharmaceuticals

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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