Senior Accountant

Job Description

This position is responsible for managing the full cycle of accounting, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting, and providing key insights into operational and production costs.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast, focusing on mining production costs, equipment utilization, and recovery rates.
• Partner with site leadership to support operational efficiency and cost control initiatives.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the company’s ERP system (SAP Business One).
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventories, asset retirement obligations, and fixed assets.
• Support the maintenance of a strong internal control environment in line with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Monitor and analyze production costs, standard costing, and work-in-progress (WIP) balances.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the mining, natural resources, or heavy manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, fixed asset register, and inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, standard cost).
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation (active or in progress) preferred.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role with working hours from 8 to 5. The company is a dynamic, private equity-backed critical minerals mining and processing enterprise with significant growth opportunities.

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Catherine Sullivan

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Petersburg, VA.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.