Accountant

Hecla Mining Company; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company is seeking a Staff Accountant to support internal and external financial reporting. The role performs month-end entries, reconciliations, payroll data processing, and assists with SEC filings.

You will interact with operations to understand strategic plans and ensure accurate reporting. Based at corporate offices in Coeur d'Alene, ID or Vancouver, Canada, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, have GAAP knowledge, and CPA candidacy is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline.
• Experience in financial reporting and accounting systems.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Knowledge of mining industry or manufacturing processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepares journal entries at month-end for corporate ledger or other business units.
• Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work.
• Helps prepare monthly internal financial package.
• Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings and related reporting issues.
• Records payroll data into the business system.
• Prepares account reconciliations.
• Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts.
• Reviews weekly payment preparations for proper support and authorization.

Skills

Journal entries

GAAP

SEC filings

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounts

Account reconciliations

ERP software

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Corporate Office (Coeur d' Alene, ID or Vancouver, Canada)
Reports To: Senior Accountant, Corporate

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant performs a key role in supporting the Company’s internal and external financial reporting processes. The Staff Accountant will perform all tasks assigned in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and systems of internal control.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Position

The Staff Accountant is an important part of the Finance & Accounting Team in helping to achieve department goals and objectives. The following are key responsibilities of this role:

• Prepares journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger or other business units
• Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
• Helps prepare monthly internal financial package
• Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
• Records payroll data into the business system
• Prepares account reconciliations
• Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
• Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
• Routinely visits operations to understand their strategic plans, and works with operations personnel on relevant topics
• Research GAAP and SEC reporting guidance and assists in development of company positions and approaches on related issues
• Assists with execution of internal controls
• Works with Budgeting & Forecasting personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
• Assists the tax and treasury departments, as needed
• Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
• Supports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestitures
• Completes monthly consolidation of subsidiaries
• Builds and maintains system reports for various end users
• Gains proficiency in the use of ERP, working frequently with IT for performance and troubleshooting
• Performs other work as assigned

Interpersonal Competencies

• Self-motivated, with the ability work independently, and work effectively within team structures
• Able to organize and perform a variety of projects, tasks and activities, in an accurate and timely manner
• Able to provide creative insight and problem solving
• Able to demonstrate discretion and discernment in all business matters
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline
• Relevant experience in financial reporting, and knowledge of accounting systems and practices
• Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
• Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred