Account Manager

Scilex Holding Company; Palo Alto (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Scilex Holding Company seeks an experienced accounting leader for its Palo Alto office who can work remotely. You will oversee monthly close, manage GL activities, and strengthen internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 10+ years of GAAP/SOX experience, audit exposure, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proficiency with NetSuite, Concur, Excel, Outlook and ERP systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills; understanding of US GAAP/SOX.
• Public accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team; initiative and independence.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes including journals, accruals, account analysis, and reconciliations.
• Manage general ledger activities: cash/investments, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll, and expense accruals.
• Assist with audits; prepare schedules and review outstanding items.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to refine processes and strengthen GL reporting.
• Support system implementations and enhancements to strengthen internal controls.
• Prepare tax filings and other compliance tasks as needed.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and take on new responsibilities.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Concur

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

This position is eligible for remote work.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process general journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts
• Manage the general ledger accounting activities, such as cash/investments, prepaids, fixed assets, payroll, and various expense accruals
• Be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues
• Assist with various aspects of external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists
• Partner cross-functionally with Account Payable (AP) to establish best practices, as well as assist with on-going process refinement to improve the efficiency and accuracy of General Ledger (GL) accounting and reporting
• Assist in system implementation and enhancing accounting procedures to maintain and enhance the internal control environment over operational accounting processes and systems
• Prepare 571L property tax filing and other compliance filings as needed
• Support special ad hoc projects as needed
• Assume new responsibilities and perform ad hoc requests

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years’ experience
• Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and accounting skills and good understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Experience in public accounting (Audits, consulting etc.) is a strong plus
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet regular and critical deadlines
• Ability to contribute to and work within a cross-functional team
  • Must possess the ability to take the initiative to complete assignments and job responsibilities with minimal supervision
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and culturally diverse workplace environment
  • Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel , Concur, NetSuite or other ERP
  • Preferred experience in a mid/large-sized publicly traded corporation