Senior Accountant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a senior role at our Safford operations in Arizona. The position involves assembling financial statements, overseeing ledgers, and driving process improvements to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with GAAP.

The role requires extensive accounting experience across education pathways, strong communication, and familiarity with SAP or OneStream.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 8 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination
• Associate/Bachelor/Master degrees with required years of accounting experience as specified

Responsibilities

• Assemble complex and interrelated financial statements and oversee ledger postings
• Analyze financial operations and recommend policy enhancements
• Review and implement automated financial statement processes
• Assist in audit preparation and monthly revenue/expenditure reporting
• Provide guidance or training to junior accounting staff
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Financial software proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

OneStream

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

In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

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, practices and procedures in 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

• Expereince in Mining or Similar industires
• Experience with SAP or OneStream

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. to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.

• 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
• Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!

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].