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Through our fully integrated proprietary technology platform, we recover rare earths from end-of-life products and transform them into high-purity materials used to produce new permanent magnets. These magnets are critical to the modern economy, underpinning AI, automotive, e-mobility, electronics, semiconductor, energy, defense, and other advanced manufacturing sectors.\nFounded in 2021, Cyclic Materials has rapidly become a category leader in rare earth recovery, achieving commercial operations in less than five years. We currently operate facilities in Ontario and Arizona, with further expansion underway in South Carolina. Backed by investment accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., alongside strategic investors including Microsoft, Amazon, Hitachi Ventures, BMW i Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover’s InMotion fund, Energy Impact Partners, ArcTern Ventures, and Fifth Wall, we are scaling quickly and building the industrial backbone required to meet growing global demand for a secure and sustainable supply of rare earths.\nWe have established an extensive and growing network of commercial partnerships with global industry leaders such as Solvay, Vattenfall, Lime, and VACUUMSCHMELZE, enabling the rapid deployment of recycled rare earth materials into real-world supply chains. Joining Cyclic Materials means tackling complex and exciting challenges at scale alongside a team committed to strong execution and measurable impact. If you are motivated by building critical infrastructure and advancing the circular economy, join us and help accelerate the growth of rare earth recycling.\nCyclic Materials is building a circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Toronto Finance team and help maintain accurate, timely financial records as the business grows.\nReporting to the Director, Finance, you will support day-to-day accounting and the monthly close across Cyclic entities, working with colleagues in Finance and with teams across the business. This role is suited to an early-career accounting professional who takes ownership of assigned work, asks good questions, and is ready to build broader accounting skills in a growing company.\nWhat you will do\nPrepare and post routine journal entries, accruals, and other month-end adjustments, with appropriate supporting documentation and review.\nReconcile assigned general ledger accounts, including bank, credit card, prepaid, fixed-asset, and intercompany balances; investigate differences and follow them through resolution.\nSupport accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice coding, payment and collection follow-up, customer or vendor account reconciliations, and issue resolution.\nAssist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities; maintain close schedules and deliver assigned work accurately and on time.\nReview transactions for appropriate coding, approvals, supporting documentation, entity, and period; raise unusual or incomplete items for review.\nAssist with cash, expense, and balance-sheet reconciliations and help maintain clear audit trails in the accounting system.\nSupport fixed-asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation schedules, and project-cost tracking.\nHelp compile information for Canadian tax filings, external audits, statutory reporting, and internal management reports, under the direction of senior Finance team members.\nUse the ERP and spreadsheet tools to maintain accounting records and improve recurring schedules, documentation, and processes.\nPartner with Finance colleagues and other departments to answer routine accounting questions and support consistent financial procedures.\nWhat you bring\nFormal Accounting qualifications, Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.\nThree to five years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to general ledger accounting and month-end close; experience in a multi-entity or growing business is an asset.\nWorking knowledge of debits and credits, account reconciliations, accruals, and basic financial statements.\nProficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables; experience with an ERP system is an asset.\nCareful attention to detail, sound organization, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines and follow up on open items.\nClear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, service-minded approach.\nIntegrity and good judgment when handling financial records and confidential information.\nPrior experience working in manufacturing sector and publicly listed organizations is considered an asset.\nProfessional development\nProgress toward a Canadian CPA designation is an asset. Cyclic Materials will support the successful candidate in building technical accounting knowledge, taking on greater ownership, and developing toward future roles in Finance.\nCYCLIC MATERIALS\nSTAFF ACCOUNTANT\nWhat will help you succeed\nYou take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of your work and flag questions early.\nYou enjoy learning how accounting processes connect across teams and legal entities.\nYou are comfortable working through changing priorities while keeping close deadlines and control requirements in view.\nYou look for practical ways to make recurring work clearer, more reliable, and easier to review.\nYou are interested in Cyclic Materials’ work to keep critical materials in circulation and strengthen resilient supply chains.\nMeasures of success\nAssist in the business day 5 month close process.\nAssigned reconciliations and close tasks are complete, accurate, and on schedule.\nAccount differences and documentation gaps are identified, explained, and resolved or escalated promptly.\nAccounting records are supported by clear, reviewable documentation.\nFinance colleagues and business partners receive responsive, dependable support.\nRecurring schedules and processes become more consistent and efficient over time.\nPay Range\n$60,000—$75,000 CAD\nWhy You Will Love Cyclic Materials \nAt Cyclic Materials, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journey\nWe offer a competitive compensation package including Health and Dental coverage, RRSP (Canada)/ 401K (USA) contributions and a generous paid time off program that lets you recharge\nWe value diversity and are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone is respected and recognized for their contributions\nThe base compensation offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity employer, Cyclic Materials is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have an opportunity to succeed. If you require accommodation at any stage of the interview process, please email . Applicants for roles in Canada or the United States must be authorized to work in the applicable country without current or future sponsorship from Cyclic Materials, including for an H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa, or any other non-immigrant status.\nTo all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. 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