Project Accountant

Li-Cycle is solving the global end-of-life lithium battery problem to help power our electric future. Our goal is to recover critical materials from lithium-ion batteries and introduce them back into the supply chain as a sustainable and circular product. We work every day to make this vision a reality. Our team is growing, and we are looking for passionate, creative people, who want to join us as we build a better tomorrow. If you are looking for a purpose-driven company where curiosity and innovation are valued, Li-Cycle is the place for you!

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Finance North America, the Project Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, managing and reporting Sales & Use Tax to the State of New York and reviewing transactions and invoices while following internal financial processes and code of conduct for Li-Cycle capital projects.

Our ideal candidate will be a driven individual with high attention to detail and organization, and a positive “can-do” attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers in the set-up of projects in construction management platform
• Review project costs to ensure compliance with Capitalization policy
• Review and process vendor invoices to project and budget codes
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Prepare monthly accruals for outstanding project costs
• Track unbilled expenses on projects to include researching purchase order discrepancies and timely invoice processing
• Work with the capital department for maintaining project tracker and assist with reconciliation of budget
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Reconciles AIA Payment Applications and revises, if necessary
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed
• Assist in preparation and filing of all tax and regulatory documentation

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or have equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Construction Industry strongly preferred
• Experience in cost accounting, auditing, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills with proficiency in Outlook and Word
• Strong data extraction, manipulation and cleansing skills and experience working with large, unstructured data sets
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels both verbal and written

Core Competencies:

• High-level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Proactive self-starter with an 'owner's mindset'
• Consistently delivers quality work on time, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, negotiation and creative problem-solving skills
• High degree of time management
• Maintains strict confidentiality and discretion with respect sensitive information

For more information, you can visit our website https://li-cycle.com or view Li-Cycle's corporate video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnUgCt0JshU.

Li-Cycle is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. Individuals seeking employment at Li-Cycle are considered without regard to any protected category including but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, diverse-ability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.