MP Materials · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expMP Materials is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. The Senior Accountant is responsible for the accounting functions and personnel for compliance and control via company guidelines and policies, working closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and internal controls.
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Responsibilities
Exercise sound judgment to determine and apply GAAP to business situations
Utilizes IT systems such as SAP, MS Office Products, ADP payroll systems, electronic banking integration processes, etc., as daily tools to accomplish work objectives
Analyze financial implications and implement new accounting directives for balance sheet and income statement classifications to operating business units
Work closely with the sales, product inventory, and mine management teams
Work hand in hand with the Accounting Manager to record journal entries in a consistent timely manner
Review all financial information from business units in support of the accounting closing process with the Accounting Manager
Dedicate the time necessary to close the books monthly in an accurate, timely, and organized manner in accordance to a pre-determined schedule
Reconcile significant accounts at month-end and resolve any reconciling issues
Provide opinion of interpretations of accounting pronouncements as applied to operations accounting
Work with the Accounting Manager to maintain adequate internal controls and safeguard company assets
Manage related accounting areas as assigned, essential support to all departments
Serve as primary contact with Operations and Administration to design and maintain cost-flows of accounting for work-in-process product and finished goods inventory accounting
Work to streamline accounting practices and related procedures
Serve as a contact in designing/implementation of accounting related software in respect to the costing, inventory processes, and all related accounts
Recommend potential areas for cost control improvement based on expense variance analysis
Assist the Accounting Manager in preparation of financial presentations and any ad-hoc accounting project
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science or the Arts, in the field of Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience required
2-3 years in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, or a related professional/relevant field of experience
Manufacturing industry experience
Financial accounting with a strong emphasis on accounting theory experience
General Ledger accounting experience with significant exposure in researching the correct application of U.S. GAAP
Preferred
Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills
Excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting practices
Ability to manage, collaborate with, and influence key stakeholders
Working knowledge of optimization techniques and process improvement initiatives
Demonstrates business strategy in day-to-day operations and delivery
Proven ability to drive for result and accountability of business needs
Solid, proven, and verifiable record of career stability and project management success
Demonstrates decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and identifying priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable accounting and finance systems
Company
MP Materials
MP Materials provides a sustainable, low-cost supply chain of coveted materials that help power the modern economy.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.38BKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of DefenseDepartment of Defense’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)
2025-08-25Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2025-07-16Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $400M
Leadership Team
Alan Lund
Executive Vice President, Magnetics
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