Staff Accountant

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Staff Accountant, under the direction of the Controller, is primarily responsible for managing and auditing our financial information, ensuring accuracy, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities include:

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts incl. treasury and intercompany, while ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Month-end, Quarter-end and Year-end Closing: Prepare and participate in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions and financial statement preparation.
• Financial Reporting: Support Controller in financial statements preparation on a regular basis.
• Variance Analysis: Support SEC Reporting Manager on budget vs. actual variances, highlighting key drivers and assisting in financial performance evaluations.
• Audit Support: Support Controller during annual financial audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.

Core Competencies

• general ledger accounting
• accounting standards and regulations
• attention to detail
• time-management
• organizational skills
• collaboration
• communication skills
• personal integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting or finance.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics Business Central) and MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Assets

• CPA certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan 
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy 
• Annual Performance Review
• Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact Accessibility@terrestrialenergy.com