Senior Accountant — Close Leader with Equity & Growth

Phoenix Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% medical, dental, and

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive the monthly close, manage complex journal entries, and own major balance sheet reconciliations. The role requires independence, technical accounting strength, and readiness to scale with a fast-growing team.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA-track, 5+ years of accounting experience (preferably in manufacturing or startups), and solid GAAP knowledge. Competitive pay, equity, and generous benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a start-up or high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system; advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience owning complex reconciliations and close deliverables independently.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the desire to build efficient systems from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, allocations, and technical accounting entries.
• Own reconciliation of significant balance sheet accounts; research and resolve variances.
• Execute assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close on schedule.
• Prepare financial statement schedules and supporting analysis with clear commentary on drivers.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to auditor requests.
• Support tax filings and other external reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement improvements to close procedures and reconciliation processes.
• Partner with operations, procurement, and payroll to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Mentor staff accountants and review their work as the team grows.

Skills

GAAP

Journal entries

Close process

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Phoenix Tailings is seeking a Senior Accountant to drive the monthly close, manage complex journal entries, and own major balance sheet reconciliations. The role requires independence, technical accounting strength, and readiness to scale with a fast-growing team.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA-track, 5+ years of accounting experience (preferably in manufacturing or startups), and solid GAAP knowledge. Competitive pay, equity, and generous benefits are offered.