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Accounting Specialist
Job type: Full-time employee
Location(hybrid): 4201 Main Street, Suite 201, Houston, TX 77002
Reports To: Vice President, Corporate & Finance Operations
Overview
We are seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the company’s financial operations by managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities while ensuring accurate financial records and audit readiness.
About Us
We are a next-generation nuclear technology startup pioneering the commercialization of High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors (HTGRs) — a proven, safe, and transformative technology for delivering ultra-high-temperature heat and enabling a carbon-neutral future.
Our mission is to deploy the world’s first global fleet of Advanced Modular Reactors, redefining how clean energy powers industries, communities, and economies.
As a fast-growing company in its early stage, every team member — whether in engineering, program management, partnerships, operations, or business development — plays a direct role in shaping our technology, culture, and impact. You’ll join a collaborative, mission-driven team of internationally recognized experts and innovators working together to bring advanced nuclear energy to the world.
The Role
We are seeking a detailed-oriented Accounting Specialist to support the company’s financial operations by managing journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities while ensuring accurate financial records and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations: Prepare and post journal entries, perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records in support of the monthly close process.
Document Management: Maintain a rigorous filing system for all financial records, invoices, and receipts to ensure audit readiness.
Timeline Adherence: Maintain organized financial documentation and supporting schedules to ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
Proactive Communication: Practice proactive Report - Inform - Consult to ensure transparency and early identification of issues.
Financial Review & Analysis: Review accounting transactions and reconciliations to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
What You Bring
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience supporting general ledger activities and financial close processes.
Core Competency: Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger processes.
Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
Reliability: High level of integrity in handling sensitive financial data and documentation.
Technical Skills: Strong familiarity with QuickBooks and NetSuite.
Flexibility with schedule to attend meetings with our Japan subsidiary.
Even Better
Experience in supporting Tax filings.
Prior experience in Treasury support (e.g., processing wire transfers).
Familiarity with internal controls and audit documentation practices.
While English is the working language, Any level of Japanese is a plus .
Why Work for Us
Competitive salary.
Flexible hours & remote options.
Health/Life/Disability benefits.
Vacation/Sick leave.
Work alongside internationally recognized experts shaping the future of nuclear energy.
EEO Statement
ZettaJoule is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.