Senior Accountant: Close, Reconciliations & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Accountant to execute the monthly close, own complex general ledger reconciliations, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for a fast-growing mining startup.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, works independently, improves close processes, mentors staff, and collaborates with operations, procurement, and payroll to ensure transactions are recorded correctly as the team scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a startup or high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system; advanced Excel skills.

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 knowledge

Excel

NetSuite

Journal entries

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA-track preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Phoenix Tailings in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Accountant to execute the monthly close, own complex general ledger reconciliations, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for a fast-growing mining startup.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, works independently, improves close processes, mentors staff, and collaborates with operations, procurement, and payroll to ensure transactions are recorded correctly as the team scales.