Accountant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Morenci, Arizona, is seeking an accounting professional to support the close process, record journal entries, perform analyses, and reconcile accounts.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely reporting within a Copper mining context. The candidate will handle month‑end close tasks, apply accounting policies, and assist with special projects while collaborating with the broader finance team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting experience, incl. 2 years in instruction/training.
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area with 2 years accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting close duties: journal entries, financial analysis, reconciliations, and related tasks.
• Complete duties as part of the close process applying accounting policies.
• Analyze and reconcile through system queries and investigate reconciling items.
• Interpret month‑end results and communicate variances to supervisor.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

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

Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.

Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on‑site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state‑of‑the‑art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website 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

• 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 $750 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