1.6. Staff Accountant

Phoenix Tailings, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close and day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.

You will own journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and reconciliations, and prepare schedules that support the audit. This is a hands-on role with clear ownership and growth potential as the finance team builds out.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the month-end close process.
• Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; eager to learn and take on ownership.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close.
• Calculate and record accruals, and maintain the supporting documentation.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and record monthly amortization.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather documentation in support of the annual audit.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed.
• Follow and help document accounting procedures; flag issues and process gaps.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from the accounting team.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fullyclean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the nextgeneration of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless
pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of
the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support the monthly close and the day-to-day accounting
operations of a fast-growing manufacturing company. You will own journal entries, accruals,
prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and account reconciliations, and prepare the schedules that
support our audit.
The ideal candidate is early in an accounting career, detail-obsessed, and looking for a role withreal ownership and a clear path to grow as the finance team builds out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the monthly close.
• Calculate and record accruals, and maintain the supporting documentation.
• Maintain prepaid expense schedules and record monthly amortization.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and research reconciling items.
• Prepare audit schedules and gather documentation in support of the annual audit.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed.
• Follow and help document accounting procedures; flag issues and process gaps.
• Support ad hoc reporting and analysis requests from the accounting team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and the month-end close process.
• Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; comfortable asking questions.
• Eager to learn and take on more ownership in a fast-moving environment.

What We Offer

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $95,000 - $140,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. Allqualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and thesecharacteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including butnot limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).