Senior Accountant

Scorpion Therapeutics; Stoughton (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Boston, MA seeks a Senior Accountant to lead revenue recognition under ASC 606 and support GAAP-close processes. The role partners with Finance, Commercial, and Compliance to ensure accurate reporting, SOX controls, and external filings.

2–4 years of relevant experience and a CPA preferred; hybrid schedule with onsite Tue-Thu and base in Stoughton until HQ move. Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities are essential; pharma/biotech background is a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 2–4 years related experience; Big 4 audit experience preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and revenue recognition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support period close by preparing reconciliations and journal entries; maintain revenue recognition models ensuring ASC 606 compliance.
• Improve accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Partner with Commercial Finance, Market Access, Compliance, and Supply Chain to record/report revenue and provide insights into financial impact.
• Support internal controls (SOX) and external financial reporting (SEC Reporting) as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, R&D, Operations, Sales & Marketing).
• Assist external auditors with documentation/explanations.
• Communicate clearly to resolve questions/clarifications.
• Drive continuous improvements and solve routine problems.

Skills

Revenue recognition

ASC 606

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Hybrid – Boston, MA (onsite Tuesday–Thursday). Until the Q1 2027 headquarters move to One Lincoln (downtown Boston), the role is based in Stoughton, MA.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Senior Accountant supporting the financial close and reporting process, focused on revenue recognition and gross-to-net accounting in accordance with ASC 606.

Responsibilities

• Support period close by preparing reconciliations and journal entries; maintain revenue recognition models (gross-to-net) ensuring ASC 606 compliance
• Improve accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial reporting
• Partner with Commercial Finance, Market Access, Compliance, and Supply Chain to record/report revenue and provide insights into financial impact
• Support internal controls (SOX) and external financial reporting (SEC Reporting) as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally (FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, R&D, Operations, Sales & Marketing)
• Assist external auditors with documentation/explanations
• Communicate clearly to resolve questions/clarifications
• Drive continuous improvements and solve routine problems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); CPA preferred
• 2–4 years related experience (required); Big 4 audit experience preferred
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Preferred: pharmaceutical/biotech audit or gross-to-net revenue experience
• Manage multiple priorities within deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Pay Range: $95,000–$115,000 USD