Cortez - Accountant I

Nevada Gold Mines; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan

401k retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Company match share purchase program

Job summary

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking an Accountant for their Cortez mine site in Elko, Nevada. The successful candidate will engage in key accounting duties, including journal entries, cost reviews, and budget preparations. This position requires strong technical accounting skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to collaborate with various teams. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and prior accounting experience are preferred. A competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting, or related field is required.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred for Accountant I.
• Experience in the mining industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end close.
• Facilitate preparation, consolidation, and review of budgets.
• Track and report capital expenditures.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Xeras

Job description

Are you an Accounting professional looking to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for an Accountant at our Cortez mine site. The successful candidate will support the completion of accounting duties as related to the Cortez district; prepare general journal entries, review costs for completeness and accuracy, facilitate the preparation of budgets and forecasts, support managers as requested and assist site management in understanding their costs; perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month‑end close process, including quarterly financial audits and control testing.
• Prepare account reconciliations, review costs for completeness, and evaluate reasonableness of balances to research and proactively resolve errors or reconciling items.
• Establish knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and Barrick accounting policies, procedures, and internal control standards, and maintain compliance while performing responsibilities.
• Facilitating preparation, consolidation, and review of all budget and forecast processes.
• Collects/organizes financial information and inputs into financial models.
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with budgets/forecasts, including variance commentary.
• Create ad hoc templates, reports, and analysis for use by managers/departments to evaluate their businesses.
• Track and report capital expenditures to project owners, budget/forecast capital projections, review financial analysis and modeling for requested spend.
• Work closely with project teams as needed.
• Identify and implement productivity and process improvements.
• Recognize and communicate potential issues to his/her supervisor, as appropriate.
• Contribute ideas and actions towards the continuous improvement of processes within area of influence.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative partnerships with finance customers.
• Gives and encourages feedback, contributes to building a positive team culture, and puts success of team above own interests.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and safety training requirements.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field required; Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years prior related experience, accounting internship, or demonstrated initiative preferred for Accountant I; Three (3) to six (6) years prior related experience preferred for Accountant II.
• Strong technical accounting skills, understanding of accounting concepts, and comprehension of business-related implications required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to stay organized, efficient, analytical, and to pay close attention to detail required.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work with Staff Accountants, Mine Sites, Executives, and other departments personnel/cross‑functional teams required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to be self‑motivated, flexible, and able to organize and respond to multiple demands and priorities required.
• Prior implementation or working experience with SAP, OneStream, or Xeras applications preferred.
• Exposure to the mining industry in an accounting or analyst function preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.
• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.