Accountant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an accounting professional to support the month-end close and financial reporting processes at our facilities.

You will record journal entries, perform analyses, reconcile accounts and help implement accounting policies with attention to detail.

The role offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth within a safety‑driven, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting/finance experience.
• Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance with 2 years experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Record journal entries and perform financial analyses during the close.
• Complete close duties and apply accounting policies.
• Perform system queries and reconcile items.
• Identify variances in the month-end close and communicate actions.
• Assist with accounting and reporting projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Education

High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting experience

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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..) 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

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer