1.6. Staff Accountant

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

- You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong

- Lead with Compassion

- Be Resourceful

- Listen

- Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

Phoenix Tailings is looking for a Staff Accountant with manufacturing experience who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment. This role will be instrumental in shaping our financial infrastructure as we scale production and operations and has the potential to grow into an Accounting Manager role with that growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting fundamentals, hands-on NetSuite expertise, and a builder’s mindset to streamline and optimize our financial systems for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

- Cost Accounting: Analyze manufacturing costs, establish overhead rates, track job costing for accurate product profitability. Will also oversee cost accounting on sponsored grants.

- Inventory Management: Oversee inventory valuation, monitor cycle counts, and manage reserves for excess or obsolete inventory.

- Financial Reporting: Manage journal entries, reconciliations and other close activities. Prepare and analyze financial data and provide insightful commentary to key constituents to support strategic decision-making.

- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and implement change initiatives, as needed to strengthen financial reporting and compliance.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with finance and operational teams, production, purchasing, and supply chain departments to ensure proper reporting.

- Audits: Assist with audits, tax filings, and other external reporting requirements.

- Growth Mindset: Support scaling financial processes and systems to meet the company’s rapid growth trajectory.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).

- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a start-up or high-growth environment.

- Proficiency with NetSuite ERP, or similar, is required.

- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting best practices in prior roles within a manufacturing industry.

- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving company environment.

- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the desire to build efficient systems from the ground up.

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $90,000- $140,000 total cash compensation plus equity

- Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee

- Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.

- Time Off: Unlimited PTO.

- Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.