Sr. Accountant

Jerritt Canyon; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jerritt Canyon in Elko, Nevada, is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to support key accounting and financial reporting functions. This role involves month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and compliance with IFRS.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with over 5 years of experience, strong financial reporting knowledge, and preferably a CPA or CMA certification. Join our team to contribute to the growth and success of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience with financial reporting and month-end close required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the company's accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations and financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Account reconciliations

Internal controls

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

CPA, CMA, or CPA-track

Job description

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies. Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

Jerritt Canyon is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role is responsible for supporting key accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, cost accounting, financial analysis, and audit support. The Senior Accountant will work closely with site leadership and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance with IFRS, Company policies, and regulatory requirements, and support the continued growth and success of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the company's accounting and financial reporting functions, including cost accounting activities.
• Maintain accounting records, general ledger accounts, and supporting documentation in accordance with IFRS, GAAP, and Company policies.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze account reconciliations, investigate variances, and proactively resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audits by coordinating schedules, documentation, and audit requests.
• Assist with compliance related to federal, state, local, payroll, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
• Perform cost accounting activities, including cost variance analysis, inventory valuation, and operational cost reporting.
• Support material inventory controls, including validation of inventory transactions and periodic inventory counts.
• Review purchasing and procurement transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with Company policies.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capital project tracking (CIP), depreciation, asset additions, disposals, and annual physical inventories.
• Assist with internal control compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and other accounting functions as needed to ensure business continuity and operational success.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports, schedules, and supporting analyses for management and corporate reporting.
• Build strong working relationships across operations, maintenance, supply chain, technical services, and corporate finance teams.
• Contribute ideas and actions toward process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• CPA, CMA, or CPA-track strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and internal controls required.
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, fixed assets, or capital project accounting preferred.
• Mining, manufacturing, industrial, or other heavy industry experience preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.