Accountant II: Close & Financial Analysis

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension / 401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan in Leadville, Colorado seeks an Accounting professional to perform journal entries, financial analysis and close procedures. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations and process improvements in a mining operations environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, communicating results to management, and collaborating with the finance team. A relevant degree and 2+ years' accounting experience are preferred; the position offers comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting close process and journal entries

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned duties as part of the accounting close process
• Apply knowledge of accounting policies and procedures to tasks which include recording journal entries, and research and analysis among other duties
• Analyze financial and operational data and communicate results timely and effectively to management
• Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries, research, investigation of reconciling items and resolution
• Review processes for improvements as changes occur or new requirements are added to the month-end close process
• Use knowledge gained in making recommendations that are practical and which gain efficiencies
• Perform other accounting and special projects as assigned
• Collaborates within the department or work group and has interaction with external colleagues
• Works under moderate supervision and has some latitude to set objectives, priorities and timelines that may impact department or individual work group
• Has no direct budget oversight; may be responsible for tracking performance to predetermined budget
• Does not directly manage people, functions, projects or programs; may be asked to lead certain functions/projects as appropriate

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

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

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

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan in Leadville, Colorado seeks an Accounting professional to perform journal entries, financial analysis and close procedures. The role supports month-end close, reconciliations and process improvements in a mining operations environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing data, communicating results to management, and collaborating with the finance team. A relevant degree and 2+ years' accounting experience are preferred; the position offers comprehensive benefits and growth