Accountant

Hecla Mining Company; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hecla Mining Company is seeking an Accountant in Coeur d'Alene. This role involves managing financial reporting, overseeing journal entries, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and CPA credentials preferred. The position is integral to the Finance & Accounting Team, emphasizing timely completion of financial tasks and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline.
• Relevant experience in financial reporting with 2-3 years of experience.
• Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger.
• Assist with the preparation of SEC filings.
• Maintain integrity of intercompany accounts.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Self-motivation

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

2-3 years of experience in financial reporting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position Details

Position Title: Accountant

Location: Coeur d’Alene or Vancouver Corporate Office

Purpose: Manage functions of the financial reporting processes, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems of internal controls and regulatory compliance

Reports To: Senior Accountant, Corporate

Position Summary

The Accountant performs a key role in supporting the Company’s internal and external financial reporting processes. The 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 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, including ERP system close and consolidation of subsidiaries
• Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
• Assists with preparation monthly internal financial report and cost center reports
• Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
• Records payroll data and accounts payable related entries into ERP
• Prepares account and bank reconciliations and investigates discrepancies
• Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
• Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
• Assist with GAAP and SEC reporting guidance research in the development of company positions and approaches on technical accounting issues
• Assists with execution of internal controls
• Works cross-functionally with Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, and Treasury personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
• Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
• Supports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestitures
• 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 propose solutions to identified issues
• 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, with 2-3 years of experience
• Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
• Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred