Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support core accounting operations for a health pharm/biotech organization in Charleston, South Carolina. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who can manage complex close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure the integrity of daily accounting processes. The role will play a key part in sustaining reliable reporting through disciplined reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and general ledger oversight.

Responsibilities:
• Lead month-end close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping ensure deadlines are met accurately and on time.
• Maintain the general ledger by analyzing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the accuracy of financial data.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation in line with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify variances, investigate unusual items, and clear outstanding issues promptly.
• Complete bank reconciliations on a recurring basis to confirm cash activity and ensure alignment between internal records and bank statements.
• Use NetSuite to manage accounting transactions, review financial information, and support consistent system-based recordkeeping.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather financial details, answer accounting questions, and support ongoing reporting needs.• Demonstrated experience in a senior-level accounting role with strong ownership of core accounting functions.
• Hands-on expertise with month-end close processes, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial record maintenance.
• Proven ability to perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies with accuracy and urgency.
• Experience using NetSuite in an accounting environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to organize work effectively and meet recurring deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for collaborating across teams and explaining financial issues clearly.