Fixed Asset Accountant

American Battery Technology Company•Reno, NV

19h

About The Position

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) develops and commercializes domestic, sustainable sources of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies. The Fixed Asset Accountant will join the Accounting and Finance team and serve as the primary owner of the fixed asset accounting function. The role supports the company’s growth and technical accounting projects, including research and implementation of accounting policies and procedures for ambiguous or novel issues. The position ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, maintains accurate asset records, supports capital project tracking, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Plant Management, Procurement, and Finance. It focuses on fixed asset accounting in a manufacturing environment, including complex capital expenditures, construction-in-progress accounting, asset lifecycle management, and internal controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 5 years of accounting experience with significant fixed asset and capital project accounting responsibilities.
Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or capital-intensive environment.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP relating to fixed assets and capitalization.
Proven experience with month-end close processes and account reconciliations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large fixed asset portfolios; portfolios of $50 million or more are preferred.
Big Four public accounting experience.
Experience in publicly traded companies.
Experience in battery materials, mining, manufacturing, chemicals, industrials, clean energy, or recycling industries.
Experience with government grants or DOE-funded programs.
Experience with ERP implementations.
Experience supporting accelerated filer readiness and SOX 404(b) compliance.
Experience with construction-in-progress accounting and large-scale capital expansion projects.
Knowledge of property tax reporting and asset inventory management.

Responsibilities

Maintain the fixed asset subledger and ensure asset records are accurate across multiple manufacturing facilities.
Record asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and retirements.
Calculate and review monthly depreciation and amortization expense.
Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger monthly.
Prepare fixed asset roll-forward schedules and supporting documentation for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Ensure proper asset classification and capitalization in accordance with company policy and U.S. GAAP.
Monitor construction-in-progress balances and coordinate timely placement of assets into service.
Develop and maintain procedures for large-scale capital investment programs.
Collaborate with plant leadership on equipment acquisitions, replacements, upgrades, and disposals.
Maintain internal controls over fixed asset processes and capital expenditures.
Coordinate annual physical asset inventories and cycle count programs.
Investigate and resolve asset discrepancies.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.
Support SOX compliance efforts, including control documentation and testing where applicable.
Prepare for and ensure compliance with state and local property tax obligations.
Analyze depreciation trends and asset utilization metrics.
Perform other or different tasks as assigned, as management may revise the job.