Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

MP Materials Corp. • Las Vegas, NV

116d

About The Position

The Fixed Asset Senior Accountant is responsible for tracking, compiling, and recording project costs of the company. The Fixed Asset Senior Accountant is tasked with tracking and reporting project spend, in relation to capital budgets and forecasts, and properly closing out such projects to capital accounts upon completion of the projects, with specific focus and attention on the company’s control environment. The position will work directly with the Fixed Asset Manager and Fixed Asset Accountants to execute on company policies and procedures and ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all asset and project-related costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred.
• 5+ years of asset accounting experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable accounting and finance systems.
• Detail oriented, proficient in time management, able to multitask and ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement of internal processes in a controlled, Sarbanes Oxley 'SOX', environment.
• Recommend and ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in compliance with SOX.
• Participate in and ensure accuracy in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes required for fixed assets.
• Prepare and complete general ledger processes, including posting monthly journal entries and adjustments.
• Record fixed asset transactions such as additions, transfers, and disposals for capital assets in SAP in accordance with Company policies.
• Follow up on any outstanding concerns/issues brought to attention during the analysis and reconciliation of fixed asset accounts.
• Analyze and communicate with internal departments regarding inquiries on fixed asset accounts and projects.
• Manage the capital expenditure process from project approval to placing assets in service.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of fixed assets accounts.
• Perform routine fixed asset observations and ensure ghost assets are properly disposed.
• Maintain company compliance and reporting standards.
• Innovate & improve processes: implement and optimize accounting processes in a high-growth, fast-evolving environment.
• Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to provide solutions to problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees