Junior Accountant — Month-End Close & Analysis

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

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring for an accounting close specialist in Arizona. The role focuses on the close process, journal entries, and reconciliations, with emphasis on accuracy and organization. Candidates should bring strong accounting knowledge and experience with month-end reporting.

Key duties include performing close-related analyses, preparing journal entries, and supporting special projects. The position may require non-standard scheduling and compliance with training and drug testing

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting close processes and journal entries.
• Ability to perform research and analysis during close.
• Experience in month-end close variances analysis and communication to supervisor.
• Willingness to pass required training and potentially non-standard schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting close duties: record journal entries and conduct financial analysis.
• Complete close process tasks and apply accounting policies to tasks.
• Conduct system queries and reconcile items; research and resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze month-end close variances and report to supervisor.
• Assist in accounting and reporting activities and special projects.

Skills

Accounting

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Account reconciliations

Education

High School diploma or GED with 4 years accounting experience

Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring for an accounting close specialist in Arizona. The role focuses on the close process, journal entries, and reconciliations, with emphasis on accuracy and organization. Candidates should bring strong accounting knowledge and experience with month-end reporting.

Key duties include performing close-related analyses, preparing journal entries, and supporting special projects. The position may require non-standard scheduling and compliance with training and drug testing