Accountant I

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Discounted insurance plans

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support the month-end close and reporting functions at Morenci, AZ. The role focuses on recording journal entries, performing financial analysis, and reconciliations within a multi-plant operation.

The ideal candidate will bring a high school diploma or higher, with 2+ years in accounting and a solid understanding of close procedures. On-site employees may receive a housing allowance and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing journal entries and close processes in accounting.
• Ability to analyze financial information and perform reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for month-end activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reporting duties focused on the close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Complete assigned duties as part of the close process and apply accounting policies.
• Perform analysis and reconciliations through system queries and investigation of reconciling items.
• Interpret month-end variances and communicate action items to supervisor.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Account reconciliations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

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

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