Senior Accountant - Pharmaceutical

Your mission 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.

Essential duties:

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.

Competencies:

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.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree, in Business, Finance or Accounting, CPA designation preferred not required. Proven experience as an accountant with 5+ years in senior financial/accounting role Pharmaceutical or FMCG/Consumer/Healthcare background preferred. Work Environment / physical demands / position type and expected hours of work: This position is based in Secaucus, NJ, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with two remote days each week. This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, this is a largely sedentary role; however, it requires the ability to lift marketing materials, open product cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The normal working hours of the office are from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $120,000 This range represents the base annual full-time salary for all positions within the applicable job grade. The actual salary offer will depend on a range of factors including experience, education, location, and other relevant qualifications. This position is also eligible for a Pierre Fabre bonus, commission, or incentive program in addition to the base pay. Employees will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, paid company holidays, and paid parental leave. Additional offerings include employee discounts on our products, professional development opportunities, and access to mental health and wellness programs. Pierre Fabre True to My Nature https://www.pierre-fabre.com/en-us Who you are ? Pierre Fabre is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant because of race, creed, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression and identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, application for military service or any other class protected by state or federal law. We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction. Pierre Fabre Laboratories is the world's second-largest dermo-cosmetics company and one of Europe's leading pharmaceutical laboratories. Our Dermo-cosmetics & Personal Care portfolio includes international brands such as Eau Thermale Avène, Ducray, Klorane, A-Derma, René Furterer, Même Cosmetics, Darrow and Elgydium. The Medical Care activity covers 5 main therapeutic fields: oncology, dermatology, rare diseases, primary care and family health care. By choosing Pierre Fabre Laboratories, you will join a company where the human dimension is essential, where excellence and innovation are valued, within passionate teams united by common values, committed to pushing the boundaries of science to unite health and beauty for the benefit of all, because Every time we care for a single person, we make the whole world better.