Senior Accountant

Socket.dev; Bagdad (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an experienced accounting professional to assemble and review complex financial statements, oversee ledger postings, and ensure GAAP compliance. This role supports audit preparation and monthly reporting for mining projects, with leadership responsibilities for junior staff.

The position offers opportunities to leverage SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Business Objects in a manufacturing/mining environment, with full-time, on-site work in Bagdad, Arizona and a competitive

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 8 years accounting/finance experience; or
• Associate’s degree with 6 years accounting experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years accounting experience; or
• Master’s degree with 2 years accounting experience;
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and review complex financial statements and postings to ledgers; oversee reconciliation of books and bank statements.
• Analyze financial operations and recommend policy enhancements.
• Review and enhance automated financial statements.
• Support audit preparation with schedules and reconciliation reports; produce monthly project revenue/expenditure reports.
• Mentor less experienced accounting staff at site; perform other duties as required.

Skills

analytical skills

communication

leadership

problem-solving

stakeholder engagement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Business Objects

Job description

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Where You Will Work

Looking to live in a small town with big opportunities? Our Bagdad operations in Arizona offers housing at a subsidized rate, a family-friendly atmosphere and numerous amenities including an aquatic center, golf course and fitness center. Located 100 miles northwest of Phoenix, Bagdad is home to the world's first commercial - scale concentrate leach processing facility, as well as one of the longest continuously operating solvent extraction/electrowinning plants in the world. Visit the Bagdad town website to learn more.

What You Will Do

• Perform or serves as team leader in assembling complex and interrelated financial statements; oversees and reviews the recording of expenditures, entries and posting to general ledgers; verifies books and bank statement reconciliation.
• Analyze financial operations and recommends enhancements to policies or procedures.
• Review and recommend new or enhanced automated financial statements.
• Oversee and assists in audit preparation by developing required schedules and reconciliation reports; monitor and develop monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects.
• May provide functional advice or training to less experience accountant positions at site.
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• High School diploma or GED and eight (8) years professional experience in accounting, including two (2) years in prolong intellectual instruction (certifications, instructed training, OR on the job training, etc..) in Accounting or Finance; OR
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and six (6) years professional experience in accounting; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and four (4) years experience in accounting, OR
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related area and two (2) years experience in accounting.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of the principles of the principles of the accounting field of specialization.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Knowledge of office procedures and equipment, including PCs and financial software
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and Business Objects
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement across management levels
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of manufacturing or mining industry financial operations
• Understanding of OKRs and KPI tracking
• Understanding of financial regulations and SOX controls
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to assess situations, make informed decisions, and exercise sound judgment

What We Offer You

The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently$75,000-$104,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process.

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
• Internal progression opportunities

What We Require

• Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
• Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
• Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [e-mail].