Senior Financial Accountant

Pan American Silver

$115K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally in the mining sector.
  • CPA designation or working towards one is advantageous.
  • Supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial reporting concepts.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Oracle ERP is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee period-end deliverables and cost reports.
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end transaction recording.
  • Support the Finance Superintendent in reviewing journal entries and financial transactions.
  • Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
  • Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain to maintain accurate accruals.
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and internal controls.
  • Support during internal and external audits.
  • Lead and mentor junior accountants, delegating tasks as needed.
  • Drive efficiency and continuous improvements in accounting practices.

Benefits

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Long Term Incentive Plan
  • Relocation Assistance for eligible positions
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Comprehensive company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness and Health Care Spending Accounts
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% contribution
  • Basic life and accidental life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine access for primary care via Dialogue
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Full Job Description


About the Opportunity

We are looking to hire a Senior Financial Accountant (remote) to join our Timmins Operations team on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.

Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $115,000 - $130.000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.

In this role, you will work with the operations team to consolidate the annual budget, accounting process and prepare short-term forecasts. You will be responsible for analysis of actuals to budget and preparation of monthly forecast, reporting of operational or financial key performers and indicators, analysis of project development costs, and supporting management in analyzing operational optimization opportunities.

Reporting to the Finance Superintendent, the Senior Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

  • Overseeing period end deliverables, cost reports and cost reviews of site cost accountants
  • Ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions at month end and year end and assisting the accounting department in achieving a short period close
  • Providing direct support for the recording and reviewing of journal entries and financial transactions as assigned by the Finance Superintendent
  • Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data for departments
  • Working with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain to maintain accurate accruals
  • Ensuring that reports, documentation and filings adhere to financial reporting standards, legislation and internal controls
  • Supporting the departments during internal and external audits
  • Lead and supervise accountants and mentor/review their entries, and assign/delegate tasks as required
  • Driving efficiency/simplification initiatives and continuous improvements to current accounting routines and procedures
  • And any other duties as assigned
More about you

While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

  • Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably within the mining industry
  • CPA designation or working towards a designation will be considered an asset
  • Experience supervising a team, and has strong leadership skills
  • Demonstrated experience in cost accounting with a well-rounded knowledge of accounting concepts and financial reporting
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Experience in Oracle ERP considered a strong asset
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and get the job done during tight deadlines


Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About the benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:

  • Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
  • Long Term Incentive Plan
  • Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
  • Wellness Spending Account
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
  • Basic life/accidental life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
  • Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
  • Paid pregnancy and parental leave


Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!

To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:

Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources

P.O. Box 1067

Timmins ON

P4N 7H9



Fax 705-269-4936

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