Accountant I

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Bayard (NM); On-site; USD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an accounting professional for a role focused on the close process at our Chino operation in southwestern New Mexico. The position emphasizes journal entries, financial analysis, and detailed reconciliations to support month-end reporting.

The role requires a solid foundation in accounting either from a bachelor’s degree or related experience, with additional education options listed. Comprehensive benefits and a stable career path are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting with emphasis on close processes and journal entries.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and account reconciliations.
• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and perform research during month-end close.
• Analyze and reconcile accounts; communicate variances to supervisor.
• Perform system queries and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare analyses and assist with special projects as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of close processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area

High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting experience

Job description

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At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching.

The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more.

This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Perform accounting and reporting duties primarily focused on the accounting close process. Responsibilities include recording journal entries, performing financial analysis and account reconciliations among other duties. Attention to detail and good organizational skills are necessary.
• Complete assigned duties as part of the accounting close process. Apply knowledge of accounting policies and procedures to assigned tasks which include recording journal entries and performing research and analysis among other duties.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries, research, investigation of reconciling items and resolution.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate to supervisor any action items or variances that are identified in the month-end close and analytical process as appropriate.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects as assigned.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and four (4) years professional experience in accounting, including two (2) years in prolong intellectual instruction (certifications, instructed training, OR on the job training, etc..) in Accounting or Finance; OR
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and two (2) years professional experience in accounting; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$56,000-$77,000.This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer