Senior Accountant

Scorpion Therapeutics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Pasadena, CA is seeking an accounting professional to support month-end close, maintain reconciliations, and prepare SEC reporting deliverables. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data for accounting estimates and ensure U.S.

GAAP and SOX compliance. The role requires 1–3+ years of accounting experience and a strong proficiency in Excel, with CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry).
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting month-end close and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• Exposure to SEC reporting or SOX controls (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries for assigned accounts.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (lease accounting, other current assets, bonus accruals, transfer pricing, clinical trial accruals).
• Perform flux analysis to explain period-over-period variances and support management review and audit requirements.
• Assist with preparation of SEC reporting deliverables, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K (e.g., rollforwards and disclosure support).
• Contribute to segment reporting and other financial reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Update accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data supporting accounting estimates and accruals.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in process improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including preparation and posting of journal entries for assigned accounts
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations (lease accounting, other current assets, bonus accruals, transfer pricing, clinical trial accruals)
• Perform flux analysis to explain period-over-period variances and support management review and audit requirements
• Assist with preparation of SEC reporting deliverables, including support for Forms 10-Q and 10-K (e.g., rollforwards and disclosure support)
• Contribute to segment reporting and other financial reporting requirements
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Update accounting policies, technical memos, and documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data supporting accounting estimates and accruals
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in process improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3+ years relevant accounting experience (public accounting or industry preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience supporting month-end close and account reconciliations
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized, self-motivated, eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred:

• CPA or CPA-track
• Exposure to SEC reporting or SOX controls
• Biotech/pharma/life sciences experience
• Big 4 public accounting experience
• ERP systems experience

Application/Other:

• Full-time, onsite position in Pasadena, CA
• California pay range: $100,000–$115,000
• Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located.