Junior Analyst, Corporate Accounting
Position Summary:
The Junior Analyst, Corporate Accounting supports the company’s accounting and financial close processes by assisting with journal entries, account reconciliations, and basic financial analysis. This role is designed for an early‑career professional looking to build a strong foundation in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and US GAAP while developing expertise in financial systems, data analysis and process improvement.
Our Bridgewater location is the corporate office for Catalent.
The Role:
Track and follow up on reconciling items and open issues
Maintain supporting documentation for accounting entries and reconciliations
Assist with internal and external audit requests
Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX requirements
Help compile data for internal financial reporting and management requests
Perform basic variance and trend analysis
Gain exposure to financial statements and corporate accounting processes
Learn and apply US GAAP concepts through hands‑on work and review feedback
Other duties as assigned
The Candidate:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required
CPA, preferred
Minimum one year of progressive experience in accounting, including Big 4/public accounting or industry experience
Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, formatting, data organization)
Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle, SAP)
Experience in a public company environment or with SEC reporting, preferred
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift 0-15 pounds
Pay:
The anticipated salary range for this position in New Jersey is $70,000 - $120,000, plus bonus, when eligible. The final salary offered to a successful candidate may vary, and will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, skillset, education, business needs, etc. Catalent is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
Why You Should Join Catalent:
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process
152 hours of PTO + 8 paid holidays
Several Employee Resource Groups focusing on D&I
Generous 401K match
Medical, dental and vision benefits effective day one of employment
Tuition Reimbursement
WellHub - program to promote overall physical wellness
