Accountant - audit preparation (Hartford, CT)

Highbridge Pine Pharma supports drug development and manufacturing around Hartford, and we need an Accountant to lead our audit preparation. You would join a large organisation of more than 1,000 people based in Hartford. What you will do • Reconcile bank and vendor accounts each month, including anything tied to regulatory filings, and clear open items. • Work with purchasing and operations to fix recurring coding errors. • Prepare journal entries and support the month-end close on a fixed calendar. • Review invoices and expense reports for accuracy before payment. • Build schedules for the annual audit and answer the auditors' questions. What we are looking for • A clear, patient way of explaining numbers to non-accountants. • Careful attention to detail and a habit of checking your own work. • Two or more years of hands-on accounting experience. • Solid spreadsheet skills and comfort with an ERP or accounting system. Nice to have • Familiarity with audit requirements. • Experience with regulatory filings. Working arrangement • Contract for three months, with the possibility of becoming permanent. • On site in Hartford, with some flexibility after the first few months. • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.