Solugen
14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
Position
General Ledger (GL) Accountant
About Solugen:
Solugen’s 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 General Ledger (GL) Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the company’s financial records by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and supporting the close process. This role ensures compliance with GAAP and supports financial reporting in a complex chemicals manufacturing environment, including inventory, fixed assets, and plant-related accounting.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Perform account reconciliations (balance sheet and select P&L accounts) and resolve variances
• Support the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines are met
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Partner with plant and operations teams on inventory, accruals, and cost allocations
• Support accounting for fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
• Assist with inventory accounting, including adjustments and reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies and controls
• Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and analysis
• Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–5 years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry)
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or industrial environment preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger processes
• Experience with ERP system- NetSuite
• Proficiency in Excel
Skills & Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during close cycles
• Solid understanding of account reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication with finance and operations teams
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA or CPA candidate
• Experience with standard costing or inventory accounting
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls
• Background in process manufacturing
Work Environment
• Hybrid or office-based environment
• Regular interaction with plant operations and cross-functional teams
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven (especially during month-end close)
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2-5 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger processes
- Experience with ERP system- NetSuite
- Proficiency in Excel
What We Do
At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So we’ve built the world’s first clean molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. We’re pioneering the way to scale synbio. One that uses evolved enzymes, plant-based feedstocks and clean, catalytic reactions to make 90% of the world’s essential molecules. With this process, we’re bringing products to market faster, cheaper and without compromise.
