Senior Accountant

Company: LanzaJet, Inc.
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Company OverviewAre you looking to have a meaningful impact on the world through cutting-edge cleantech on a global scale? Are you a hard-worker that is looking to make history and change an industry?LanzaJet, Inc. is a global company and world leader in clean energy technology committed to decarbonizing the transportation sector. Our goal is to produce over 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable diesel fuel through our patented technology and process by 2030.LanzaJet was founded in 2020 and is backed by investors Shell, British Airways, Suncor Energy, LanzaTech, and Mitsui. These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft's Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth.LanzaJet's proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years, has been approved for and used in global commercial flights for airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA.We are currently building the world's first commercial-scale ethanol to jet fuel refinery in Georgia - set to begin production at the end of 2023. That refinery will produce 2/3 of the sustainable aviation fuel used in the United States. Additional commercial-scale low-carbon refineries are also being developed across the world in places like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.Aviation connects the world. And we're working to ensure that connection is sustainable.At LanzaJet, we are a group of innovative and determined people committed to building a more sustainable future, today. Because we believe that Someday is Now.We're growing fast. Join us!PositionThe Senior Accountant performs complex accounting transactions to maintain the consolidated financial statements for LanzaJet and related entities. Participates in the month-end accounting close process and ensures LanzaJet adheres with generally accepted accounting principles and SOX. The position requires the ability to analyze, record and communicate business results, with an emphasis on accuracy and completeness and driving projects and issues to resolution.ResponsibilitiesWork with Controller to ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with generally accepted accounting principlesPrepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules and reconciliationsMaintain intercompany transactions and related company allocations for multiple entitiesManage fixed asset additions, depreciation, and disposal activity within the consolidated fixed asset sub-ledgerAssist in invoicing customers for fuel and other related transactionsManage inventory ledgers and support plant management to ensure adequate inventory and cost controls at the plant levelPrepare consolidated financial reporting to present to management and investorsCollaborate with team to prepare month-end close deck and relevant management reportingAnalyze and effectively communicate the financial performance of the consolidated entity and operating divisions in comparison to forecasted amountsCollaborate with tax accountants and Controller to ensure accurate and timely tax filingsPrepare policies and procedures related to job function and monitor and execute proper internal controls to ensure compliance with company-wide standardsSupport internal and external financial auditsParticipate in the financial forecasting process with FP&A and cost controlsPerform other analytical, accounting, and operational support assignments as directedRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Accounting3-5+ years of relevant professional experienceUnderstanding of U.S. GAAP, budgeting, and financial analysisCost accounting and international accounting experience both a plusProficient MS Office with advanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using BI reporting toolsGood time management skills and ability to juggle and meet multiple critical deadlines and adapt to changing circumstancesAbility to identify and discuss issues and present workable solutions in a simple, meaningful, and focused manner with all levels of the team and clientsPreferred RequirementsCPA, CFA or related certification preferredPrior public accounting experience in either audit, assurance or tax a pluse7dXP1wINZ

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