Accountant I

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. through Climax Molybdenum seeks an experienced accounting professional to perform accounting and reporting duties focused on the close process, including journal entries, financial analysis, and reconciliations.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and organization and may require non-standard schedules for a 24/7 operation. On-site housing allowance of $1,450 monthly is provided to eligible employees, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have 4 years of professional accounting experience with at least 2 years in accounting or finance-related roles.
• Experience performing journal entries, close processes, and financial analysis.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and research discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reporting duties focused on the close process.
• Record journal entries and perform research and analysis.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries and investigating reconciling items.
• Communicate variances and action items from month-end close to supervisor.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

At Climax Molybdenum, 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.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Climax Molybdenum is the world’s leading producer of molybdenum and has a long, successful history of doing business safely, efficiently and responsibly. We have operated in Colorado for more than 100 years, with mining and milling operations near Leadville, Kremmling and Empire. Our Climax Mine is located between Frisco and Leadville – the seat of Lake County and the highest incorporated city in the United States.

Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines.

At an elevation of over 10,000 feet, the rich historic town of Leadville is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Our employees and their families can enjoy hiking, camping, ultramarathon activities, skiing, and boating in the area. Some attractions in Leadville include the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Ski Cooper, Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, Tabor Opera House and the Leadville National Fish Hatchery. With the abundant outdoor recreation and numerous schools and amenities in the area, take a chance to advance your career with Climax Molybdenum and live life at the top! Visit Welcome to Leadville, Colorado 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..) 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

• Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $1,450 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer