Senior Accountant - GAAP, SEC Reporting, Onsite Pasadena

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

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.