Senior Accountant: Morenci, AZ, US, 85540

Description

Oversees and performs specialized accounting and financial activities on complex accounts and funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and Freeport-McMoRan policies and procedures. 

• Performs 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
• Analyzes financial operations and recommends enhancements to policies or procedures
• Reviews and recommends new or enhanced automated financial statements
• Oversees and assists in audit preparation by developing required schedules and reconciliation reports; monitors and develops monthly reports of revenues and expenditures for projects
• May provide functional advice or training to less experience accountant positions at site
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related area and five (5) years of experience in Accounting, OR

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related area and three (3) years of 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

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator and internal staircase
• Occasionally work may be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in the manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and other protective equipment as required

• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable State Laws