Junior Accountant: Close Process & Growth Opportunities

Freeport-McMoRan; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an accounting professional for on-site work in Leadville, CO, focusing on the month-end close process and accurate financial reporting. The role emphasizes journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical insights within a collaborative mining environment.

Requirements include a college degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years of accounting experience, and the ability to meet training and medical examination prerequisites.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience including close processes.
• Experience recording journal entries, performing reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Willingness to pass medical exam and required training/testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting close duties, including recording journal entries and conducting financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Complete assigned duties as part of the close process and apply accounting policies.
• Perform analysis and reconciliation via system queries and investigation of items.
• Communicate month-end variances and actions to supervisor.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Accounting close process

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Account reconciliations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

High School diploma + relevant experience

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an accounting professional for on-site work in Leadville, CO, focusing on the month-end close process and accurate financial reporting. The role emphasizes journal entries, reconciliations, and analytical insights within a collaborative mining environment.

Requirements include a college degree in accounting or finance, 4+ years of accounting experience, and the ability to meet training and medical examination prerequisites.