Accountant I

Socket.dev; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee support

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an accounting professional to perform close duties, journal entries, and financial analysis at our Safford, Arizona operation. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy adherence, and timely reporting within a safe, collaborative environment.

The position requires a high school diploma with substantial accounting experience, or an associate/bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and may include 24/7 shift considerations in this site operation.

Qualifications

• Perform accounting close process duties, record journal entries, perform financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Apply accounting policies and procedures to assigned tasks.
• Prepare analysis and communicate variances to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting close duties and record journal entries.
• Conduct financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Query systems to analyze and resolve variances.
• Communicate month-end close actions to supervisor.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

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. to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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

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