Senior Accountant

Freeport-McMoran, Inc.$75K — $104K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED plus 8 years accounting experience, or
  • Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance with 6 years experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance with 4 years experience, or
  • Master's degree in Accounting/Finance with 2 years experience.
  • Broad knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of GAAP and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the assembly of complex financial statements and oversee general ledger entries.
  • Analyze financial operations and suggest policy enhancements.
  • Develop and recommend automated financial statements.
  • Assist with audit preparation through schedule development and reconciliation reporting.
  • Provide guidance and training to less experienced accounting personnel.
  • Carry out additional assigned duties as necessary.

Benefits

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay.
  • Tuition assistance for continued education.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Discounted insurance plans for various needs.
  • Opportunities for internal career progression.
Full Job Description


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, 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

  • 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. Click here 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.

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