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Staff Accountant

LanzaTech
Skokie, IL
Full-time

Position Summary

As a member of the global Finance Team, this position reports to the Accounting Manager. You will be responsible for various general ledger accounting activities, including parts of month-end close and reporting, journal entries, intercompany transactions, account reconciliations and analysis, and various ad-hoc projects.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference in a fast-growing, late-stage start-up company.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Actively participate in the financial month-end close
  • Review general ledger accounts including but not limited to Inventory, Prepaids, and Accruals, and preparing related adjusting journal entries
  • Perform account analyses and reconciliations Assist with external audit requests and financial reporting
  • Ad hoc projects and tasks, as assigned
  • Assist with process improvements and workflow efficiencies
  • Provide excellent customer service to our internal customers (i.e. co-workers in other departments)

Required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • At least two years of related accounting experience
  • Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
  • Attention to details
  • A passion for LanzaTech and its mission
  • Resourceful and well organized. High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day to day activities
  • Approachable, professional and able to work in a highly confidential environment
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and offers solutions to complex issues required. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;

Develops alternative solutions

  • Team player with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Understanding of the need for flexibility in a rapidly changing business / startup environment
  • Demonstrable self-organization skills and time management
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders

Desired :

  • CPA credentials preferred
  • Solid understanding of GAAP accounting
  • ERP systems experience, NetSuite preferred

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This position is open to candidates authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. LanzaTech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

30+ days ago
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