Own accounting for capital projects and government-funded programs, including capital expenditure tracking, construction-in-progress schedules, capitalization, fixed assets, grant cost tracking, project reporting, close activities, reconciliations, and audit support. Partner with project managers, engineers, and procurement to ensure accurate cost capture and documentation compliance.
About Phoenix Tailings
Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.
Why Phoenix Tailings
At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless
pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of
the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless
pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of
the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.
Our Values:
● You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
● Lead with Compassion
● Be Resourceful
● Listen
● Hustle
Who We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a Project Accountant to own the accounting for our capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures and construction in progress
across our facility build-outs, manage project cost reporting, and own the capitalization of assets
as projects are placed in service.
The ideal candidate has done project or construction accounting in a capital-intensive
environment, understands what auditors and government sponsors expect from cost
documentation, and is comfortable working directly with project managers and engineers.
We are seeking a Project Accountant to own the accounting for our capital projects and government-funded programs. You will track capital expenditures and construction in progress
across our facility build-outs, manage project cost reporting, and own the capitalization of assets
as projects are placed in service.
The ideal candidate has done project or construction accounting in a capital-intensive
environment, understands what auditors and government sponsors expect from cost
documentation, and is comfortable working directly with project managers and engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Capital Projects: Track capital expenditures by project; maintain construction in progress (CIP) schedules and monitor budget-to-actual spend.
- Capitalization: Determine appropriate capitalization treatment under GAAP; place assets in service and establish depreciation on completion.
- Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register for project-related assets, including additions,
transfers, disposals, and impairment considerations. - Government Programs: Own accounting and cost tracking for government-funded programs
and grants, including allowability, allocation, and documentation requirements. - Reporting: Prepare project cost reporting and drawdown or invoicing submissions for
sponsors and funding agencies. - Close: Execute project-related close activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
- Audit and Compliance: Prepare project and grant audit schedules; support sponsor and
single audit requirements. - Partnership: Work directly with project managers, engineering, and procurement to ensure project costs are captured accurately and on time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CPA-track preferred.
- 3+ years of project, construction, or capital accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP capitalization rules for property, plant, and equipment.
- Experience with government-funded programs, grants, or cost-reimbursable contracts strongly preferred; familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) is a plus.
- Experience with an ERP system; NetSuite experience is a plus.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large project cost datasets.
- Ability to work directly with non-finance project stakeholders and hold them to documentation standards.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
What We Offer
This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $115,000 - $155,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Pay Range: $115,000 - $155,000 total cash compensation plus equity
• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
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