Intermediate Accountant (opens in new window)

Lithium Americas Corp.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Intermediate Accountant to join their Vancouver office. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the accounting and finance function of a rapidly growing company. You will be involved in month-end accounting processes, treasury activities, and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations. With a focus on developing sustainable lithium solutions, this innovative firm provides a dynamic workplace where your contributions will directly impact the future of energy storage and mobile transportation. If you have a passion for accounting and thrive in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Paid Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Wellness Plan

RRSP with Employer Match

Vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of accounting experience with a public company.
• Experience with SAP, US GAAP, and SOX is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end accounting close.
• Support treasury activities and SOX compliance audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Job description

Lithium Americas is a publicly listed, development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpins the future of energy storage and mobile transportation. We unlock value through safe operation of our Thacker Pass project, understanding the key value drivers, needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, whilst taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face. We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role Overview

A full-time opportunity for an accountant with experience in monthly accounting responsibilities, preferably with a publicly listed company. Experience with US GAAP is an asset. This position will report to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for assisting with month-end accounting and other various projects that relate to treasury, accounting, SOX internal controls and financial reporting in US GAAP.

The Intermediate Accountant position is based in our Vancouver office and forms an integral part of our accounting and finance function for a rapidly growing company. This position works collaboratively across our Canadian and US-based teams supporting the accounting and financial reporting function and advancement of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Preparing journal entries for the monthly accounting close process including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, analysis of accounting activities.
• Assist with preparation of accounting reports and analysis.
• Assist with treasury activities
• Assist with the month-end activities for subsidiary companies
• Work with internal and external auditors
• Support SOX compliance and audit
• Assist with preparation of working papers for tax returns and other tax filings
• Assist with preparation of working papers for surveys and other non-financial reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years accounting work experience with a public company
• Experience with SAP, US GAAP and SOX each considered an asset
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Knowledge of proper accounting documentation standards for backup
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team and across functional areas

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: CDN$85,000-$95,000 a year + annual bonus
• Benefits: Vacation, Company Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Wellness Plan, RRSP with Employer Match and More!

Lithium Americas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.