AP Accountant

Scorpion Therapeutics; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks an AP Accountant to handle accounts payable transactions, expense reports, vendor communications, and related general accounting tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include high-volume AP processing, expense reporting, Concur management, 1099 processing, and supporting audits and system improvements while maintaining internal controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years AP or general accounting experience (high-volume preferred).
• Experience with Concur and NetSuite ERP.
• Strong AP/expense reporting and internal controls knowledge.
• Sunshine Act familiarity preferred.
• Proficient in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of AP: invoice entry, account coding, proper accounting period entry.
• Review invoices for appropriate supporting documentation before processing.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Review vendor contracts; assign appropriate expense accounts, departments, and project coding for non-PO invoices.
• Research and resolve vendor account/invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Manage the AP email inbox (vendor inquiries, payment requests, invoice questions).
• Ensure adherence to signature authority and approval policies.
• Manage Concur expense reporting (processing, audits, user support).
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance; review Sunshine Act compliance.
• Manage the expense reports inbox; support submissions and travel booking inquiries.
• Provide customer service to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits with requested documentation.
• Maintain tax reporting compliance and complete year-end 1099 processing.
• Support financial systems implementations and process improvements.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc assignments; adapt to evolving needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Strong communication

Independent worker

Organized

Team oriented

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Concur

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

AP Accountant to process accounts payable transactions, expense reports, vendor communications, and related general accounting activities in a fast-paced environment.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of accounts payable: invoice entry, account coding, proper accounting period entry.
• Review invoices for appropriate supporting documentation before processing/payment.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Review vendor contracts; assign appropriate expense accounts, departments, and project coding for non-PO invoices.
• Research and resolve vendor account/invoice/payment discrepancies.
• Manage the AP email inbox (vendor inquiries, payment requests, invoice questions).
• Ensure adherence to signature authority and approval policies.
• Manage Concur expense reporting (processing, audits, user support).
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance; review HCP-related expenses for Sunshine Act compliance.
• Manage the expense reports inbox; support submissions and travel booking inquiries.
• Provide customer service to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits with requested documentation.
• Maintain tax reporting compliance and complete year-end 1099 processing.
• Support financial systems implementations and process improvements.
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc assignments; adapt to evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or related field (preferred).
• 5+ years AP or general accounting experience (preferably high-volume).
• Required: Concur and NetSuite ERP experience.
• Strong AP/expense reporting/internal controls knowledge.
• Knowledge of 1099 reporting and audit support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Sunshine Act compliance familiarity (preferred).

Skills/Abilities

• Analytical/problem-solving judgment; sound decision-making.
• Strong verbal/written communication.
• Independent, accurate, timely work; manage multiple priorities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable.
• Team-oriented, adaptable; customer-service focused.

Compensation

Salary range: $115,000–$130,000 (base salary).