What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Ledger position at Redwood Materials?
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
General Ledger Accountant
The General Ledger Accountant supports the general ledger accounting function for Redwood's global organization. The role contributes to month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls, working closely with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Planning & Analysis. It's a hands-on position within a fast-growing company, with exposure across the full accounting cycle rather than a single narrow function. This is a strong fit for an accountant early in their career who wants breadth and real ownership of the work.
Hours
Full-time
Responsibilities will include:
- Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial statement preparation
- Maintain the general ledger system, posting journal entries and ensuring the accuracy of account balances
- Prepare financial reports and analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification
- Process intercompany transactions and reconcile intercompany balances to resolve discrepancies
- Support the implementation and maintenance of internal controls over the general ledger process, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency across the function
- Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and requests as needed
- Partner with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Planning & Analysis on cross-functional initiatives and accurate financial reporting
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 1-3 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience
- Previous internship or co-op experience in accounting or finance preferred
- Strong understanding of US GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- A Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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