Senior Accountant

Join Us In Our Mission To Commercialize Fusion Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a "Senior Accountant". This is what you need to know :

Location : Knoxville, TN

Salary : Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract : Permanent, full time

Reporting to : Accounting Manager

Your role in the mission :

Type One Energy is seeking a Senior Accountant Financial Reporting to lead the company's day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on accurate financial records, efficient month-end close processes, and effective internal controls. This role is critical to ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, managing general ledger processes, and supporting organizational readiness for scale and future audits.

The ideal candidate is a curious, flexible, and hands-on accounting leader with experience in operational accounting, team management, and international operations. They are a self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, dynamic environment and asks questions, seeks improvements, and takes ownership of outcomes. This person brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to streamline workflows, build scalable processes, and ensure compliance with internal policies and U.S. GAAP.

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring appropriate classification and alignment with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee accounts payable processing, ensuring proper coding and alignment with FP&A and financial reporting.
• Perform and manage intercompany transactions, including reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
• Support both internal and external reporting, including variance analysis, management reports, and Board materials.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the close process.
• Lead audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and compliant execution.
• Assist in implementing scalable systems and processes for public company readiness.
• Research and document technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition and equity transactions
• Prepare financial statements and disclosures in accordance with US GAAP
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure financial integrity.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

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Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page.