Accountant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Career progression

Benefits package details

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Arizona is seeking an accounting professional to perform close-process duties, record journal entries, and provide financial analysis. The role emphasizes accuracy, detail, and timely month-end reporting in a mining industry environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with experience, or an associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, plus relevant accounting experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a stable work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting close processes and journal entries.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and research variances.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and reporting duties focused on the close process.
• Record journal entries and perform financial analysis.
• Perform system queries and reconcile items.
• Communicate variances to supervisor during month-end close.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Accounting close

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/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

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

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.

• 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

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail] .