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Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Fixed Asset Senior Accountant is responsible for tracking, compiling, and recording project costs of the company. The Fixed Asset Senior Accountant is tasked with tracking and reporting project spend, in relation to capital budgets and forecasts, and properly closing out such projects to capital accounts upon completion of the projects, with specific focus and attention on the company’s control environment. The position will work directly with the Fixed Asset Manager and Fixed Asset Accountants to execute on company policies and procedures and ensure proper documentation and record keeping of all asset and project-related costs.

Position Responsibilities:

- Identify improvement of internal processes in a controlled, Sarbanes Oxley “SOX”, environment.
- Recommend and ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in compliance with SOX.
- Participate in and ensure accuracy in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes required for fixed assets.
- Prepare and complete general ledger processes, including posting monthly journal entries and adjustments.
- Record fixed asset transactions such as additions, transfers, and disposals for capital assets in SAP in accordance with Company policies.
- Follow up on any outstanding concerns/issues brought to attention during the analysis and reconciliation of fixed asset accounts.
- Analyze and communicate with internal departments regarding inquiries on fixed asset accounts and projects.
- Manage the capital expenditure process from project approval to placing assets in service.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of fixed assets accounts.
- Perform routine fixed asset observations and ensure ghost assets are properly disposed.

Other Functions:

- Maintain company compliance and reporting standards.
- Innovate & improve processes: implement and optimize accounting processes in a high-growth, fast-evolving environment.
- Possess critical thinking skills and the ability to provide solutions to problems.
- Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, preferred.
- 5+ years of asset accounting experience.
- CPA preferred but not required.
- Prior experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable accounting and finance systems.
- Detail oriented, proficient in time management, able to multitask and ability to prioritize workload.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.