Senior General Ledger Accountant

Solugen

14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035

Position

Senior General Ledger Accountant

About Solugen:

Solugens mission is to decarbonize chemical manufacturing. As an initial step, Solugen is building its first commercial plant with a capacity of 10,000 tpy, with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents.

The Senior GL Accountant is responsible for overseeing general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards. This role plays a critical part in supporting plant operations, inventory accounting, and cost structures unique to the industry.

General Ledger & Close Process

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Maintain and improve close timelines and processes

Support inventory accounting including raw materials, COGS, and finished goods

Analyze standard vs. actual costs

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare internal and external financial reports

Perform variance analysis (budget vs. actual, prior period comparisons)

Ensure compliance with internal control requirements

Maintain documentation for audits and coordinate with internal/external auditors

Support regulatory cost tracking where applicable

Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows

Prepare and review account reconciliations maintained monthly

Prepare and review monthly journal entries for reporting

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

5+ years of accounting experience

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

Industry Knowledge

Understanding of process manufacturing and chemical production environments

Familiarity with standard costing, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.