Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - Ascend Elements

Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered greenhouse gas emissions. The results are lower cost, better performing batteries, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. This closed-loop process also allows for fewer end-of-life batteries being discarded in landfills. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for owning with the consolidation process of the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting close. Also, will own the preparation of the annual external audited financial statements. The successful candidate will be able to collect pertinent information for the creation of journal entries, account reconciliations and other related matters as well as be the first point of contact for all technical accounting issues. The role will ensure that the Company maintains effective internal controls that ensure accurate accounting data and that safeguard company assets.

Responsibilities:

• • Prepare consolidating and eliminating accounting related entries for multiple organizational entities.
  • Follow and aid in developing our Company’s established accounting processes.
  • Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of all assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Provide detailed analyses and explanations of all consolidated transactions.
  • Lead staff in preparing as well as supporting the annual audit with external auditors.
  • Ability to develop and mentor junior staff.
  • Prepare technical accounting related memos.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment
• Big 4 Accounting firm experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Experience working in a complex manufacturing environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, advanced degrees such as an MBA, MSA are desired
• 5+ years’ experience in accounting or related field in a publicly held company highly desired
• CPA or CMA required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to read and understand English

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.