Fixed Asset Accountant
About The Position
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) develops and commercializes domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies. The Fixed Asset Accountant will join the growing Accounting and Finance team and serve as the primary owner of the fixed asset accounting function. The position supports company growth and offers the opportunity to work on technical accounting projects, research ambiguous problems, and implement accounting policies and procedures. The role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, maintains accurate asset records, supports capital project tracking, and partners with Operations, Engineering, Plant Management, Procurement, and Finance. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing environments with complex capital expenditures, construction-in-progress (CIP) accounting, asset lifecycle management, and internal controls. Management may revise the role or assign other or different tasks.
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 related 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 4 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.
- Experience with DOE-funded programs.
- Experience with ERP implementations.
- Experience supporting a company through 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 accurate asset records 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 and ensure compliance with state and local property tax obligations.
- Analyze depreciation trends and asset utilization metrics.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program.
- Stock options.
- 401(k).
- Flexible paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
