Senior Tax Accountant

Scorpion Therapeutics; Stoughton (MA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking aSenior Tax Accountant to support the Tax Director in establishing internal tax processes and scalable tax process implementation. The role focuses on tax provision, controls, audits, and cross-functional collaboration across groups.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 3+ years of experience (Big 4 or corporate tax preferred), and strong ASC 740 knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years related experience; Big 4 or corporate tax function experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 for multinational corporations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and review tax provision, including documentation and journal entries.
• Maintain tax-related internal controls and documentation for SOX.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide documentation/explanations.
• Handle federal, state, and foreign tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Prepare responses to tax authority inquiries and audits.
• Conduct tax research and prepare technical memorandums.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ASC 740 knowledge

Tax software

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Hybrid (onsite Stoughton, MA): Required to be onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Position Overview

Senior Tax Accountant to assist the Tax Director in establishing internal tax processes and to support scalable tax process implementation/maintenance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and review tax provision, including supporting documentation, uncertain tax position analysis, tax account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Maintain tax-related internal controls and documentation for SOX.
• Coordinate with external financial statement auditors; provide documentation and explanations.
• Coordinate, calculate, and file federal, state, and foreign tax returns, extensions, and quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Prepare responses to tax authority inquiries (e.g., notices and audits).
• Perform tax research and prepare technical memorandums as required.
• Build relationships across functions (Accounting, FP&A, Legal, HR, IT, R&D, Operations, Sales, Marketing).
• Communicate clearly with explanations and clarifying questions.
• Implement continuous improvements and solve routine problems.
• Other tasks/special projects as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years related experience required; Big 4 or corporate tax function experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 for multinational corporations.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech companies preferred.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of modern tax software; leverage technology for efficient tax processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Pay Range: $101,000 USD - $120,080 USD