Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking an experienced accounting professional in Los Angeles, CA to lead financial close processes and maintain SOX-compliant controls. You will partner with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT to ensure timely SEC filings, while preparing areas for 8-K, Proxy, 10-Q, and 10-K.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of financial accounting experience, and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP/SOX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of financial accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Ability to execute complex monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Strong organizational skills; accuracy and detail orientation; ability to meet tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills; highest level of integrity.
• Adaptable, excellent team player; self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability for occasional travel between company locations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and SOX control requirements.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT to ensure timely and accurate SEC filings.
• Prepare assigned areas for Forms 8-K, Proxy, 10-Q, and 10-K.
• Analyze variances between periods and/or budgeted vs. actual results.
• Assist audit processes by preparing internal reports and liaising with internal/external auditors.
• Prepare disclosure checklists and tie-outs of financial statements and footnotes.
• Prepare audit committee/disclosure committee support materials.
• Maintain reporting calendars and filing timelines.
• Perform month-end close and balance reconciliations (e.g., debt, equity, lease, and EPS disclosures).
• Collaborate to resolve accounting questions/issues; improve accounting systems/programs/procedures.
• Prepare and maintain SOX-compliant controls for responsible accounts; ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Perform other accounting duties as required.

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and SOX control requirements.
• Partner with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and IT to ensure timely and accurate SEC filings.
• Prepare assigned areas for Forms 8-K, Proxy, 10-Q, and 10-K.
• Analyze variances between periods and/or budgeted vs. actual results.
• Assist audit processes by preparing internal reports and liaising with internal/external auditors.
• Prepare disclosure checklists and tie-outs of financial statements and footnotes.
• Prepare audit committee/disclosure committee support materials.
• Maintain reporting calendars and filing timelines.
• Perform month-end close and balance reconciliations (e.g., debt, equity, lease, and EPS disclosures).
• Collaborate to resolve accounting questions/issues; improve accounting systems/programs/procedures.
• Prepare and maintain SOX-compliant controls for responsible accounts; ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Perform other accounting duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of financial accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Ability to execute complex monthly/quarterly close processes.
• Strong organizational skills; accuracy and detail orientation; ability to meet tight timelines.
• Strong communication skills; highest level of integrity.
• Adaptable, excellent team player; self-motivated and eager to learn.
• Ability for occasional travel between company locations.

Preferred

• Technical accounting experience in life sciences/biotech/pharma.
• Big 4 experience.
• Public company experience and CPA.
• Experience with Workiva and ERP systems.

Compensation / Benefits

• California pay range: $100,000–$115,000.
• Competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

Candidates must have current, valid authorization to work in the country where the role is located.