Leer Mine - Operations Senior Accountant

Core Natural Resources, Inc.; Grafton (WV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Natural Resources, Inc. in Grafton, WV is seeking an Operations Senior Accountant to partner with Mine Management and Operations Accounting. The role focuses on cost estimates, period closings, and accurate financial reporting, while driving process improvements and automation.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with at least two years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing or mining, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Oracle ERP and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 2 years in accounting with emphasis on cost management in manufacturing/mining preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting theory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily/weekly/monthly cost estimates and financial statements.
• Analyze variances, reconcile accounts and explain results to Mine Management.
• Ensure internal control compliance and support internal/external audits.

Skills

Cost management

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ownership/accountability

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Leer Mine - Operations Senior Accountant

Grafton, WV 26354, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly energized and driven accounting professional. We value a mindset and approach that focuses on accountability, learning agility, a sense of 'team' and commitment to effective partnership with all stakeholders. This role is a key contributor the location and will execute key deliverables to Mine Management and Operations Accounting. The successful candidate will partner with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and timely cost estimates and period closing.

Target Responsibilities

• Accept, embrace and promote the following core values of Core Natural Resources: Safety and Compliance, Continuous Improvement and Financial Performance
• Develop and deliver subject matter expertise, and content and process ownership of their scope of responsibility, including:
  • Daily, weekly, monthly Cost Estimates
  • Internal financial statement analysis, reconciliation and variance explanations
• Deliver internal control compliance
• Own and manage relevant external and internal audit inquiries
• Understanding of relevant accounting functionality in an ERP Environment; ability to identify and drive system and process improvement opportunities - keen focus on automation, simplification and process/system sustainability
• Drive and own cross-functional stakeholder relationships:
  • Partner with FP&A in formulating location budget
  • Partner with Supply Chain Management to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve business unit inquiries and variance analysis

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years of accounting experience with particular emphasis on cost management in a manufacturing environment (mining preferred);
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and application of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred
• Ability to build a clear sense of ownership and accountability in their scope of responsibilities; capability to pursue solutions and additional information when gaps or questions exist
• Problem-solving skills - identification and implementation of solutions
• Excellent communication skills - ability to build and instill trust, partner effectively with stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including intermediate knowledge of Excel