Accountant I

Freeport-McMoRan; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Company-paid life and disability ins.

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Globe-Miami area seeks an accounting professional to support the month-end close, record journal entries, and perform financial analysis. The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and internal reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma with accounting experience or an associate/bachelor in accounting, and possess solid Excel skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with four years accounting experience.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area with two years accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and perform financial analysis as part of the close process.
• Reconcile accounts and conduct system queries to research discrepancies.
• Prepare accounting reports and communicate variances to the supervisor.
• Support special projects and other closing tasks as assigned.
• Maintain attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona ’ s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry ’ s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com to learn more.

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..)
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and two (2) years professional experience in accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area.
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Excel skills.

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $58,000-$78,500. 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
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

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.