Junior Accountant

At WE Soda, we believe you are the most important asset. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to our continued success. Your new rewarding career begins here! WE Soda is the world's largest and most sustainable producer of soda ash, with operations in Turkey and two US-based facilities, located in Green River, Wyoming. At WE Soda, we strive to be the global leader in safe, sustainable, and innovative soda ash solutions, inspiring progress and creating a lasting positive impact for our industry and communities. Why Join WE Soda? Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA contribution if eligibility is met. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute. Tuition reimbursement programs are available to qualifying employees for approved programs. Paid time off based on years of service with potential credit given for previous work experience. Company-paid transportation available for our Wyoming-based employees to our plants from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley. Flexible work schedule (may be available and will vary based on location and/or position). Relocation assistance may be available based on position. This position will report to the Plant Controller in Green River, Wyoming.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide accounting support across month-end close, account reconciliations, and ad-hoc accounting projects Develop into a fully cross-trained accountant capable of supporting capital accounting, royalty and production tax, cost analysis, and financial reporting workstreams Maintain consistency and quality across journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers prepared by the broader accounting team Compliance with Company Financial Standards, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

Activities:

Support site safety initiatives Prepare assigned journal entries, accruals, and reclassifications during month-end close Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations; assist other accountants in maintaining consistent reconciliation quality and documentation Support capital accounting activities, including AFE review preparation, CIP roll, fixed asset additions and retirements, and Policy 70.09 documentation Support royalty and production tax processes, including Ad Valorem, Severance, Federal/State/UP royalty calculations, and Advance Minimum Royalty (AMR) tracking Support plant cost analysis, variance research, and the monthly cost reporting workbook Assist with disclosure work, audit support, and process documentation Provide rotating support to the Accountant team on close, reconciliations, and ad-hoc requests Act as a flexible resource for Plant Controller-led projects, including process improvement, system implementations, and special analyses

Skills, Capability, and Educational Requirements:

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited 4-year college or university Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook); willingness to develop advanced Excel and Power Query skills Strong written and verbal communication skills High attention to detail and willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Master of Accountancy or MBA from an accredited college or university CPA candidate or actively pursuing CPA certification Internship or coursework experience in audit, tax, or industry accounting SAP or Oracle exposure Experience with Power Query, Power Pivot, or other data analysis tools

Required Competencies:

Action Oriented Dealing with Ambiguity Decision Quality Ethics and Values Functional/Technical Skills Informing Integrity and Trust Learning on the Fly Perseverance Priority Setting Time Management WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including employer requests for, or purchase, use, or disclosure of genetic tests, genetic services, or family medical history), or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations by sending an email to humanresources@wesoda.com.