Accountant II

Freeport-McMoRan•Bayard, NM

6d•$68,000 - $93,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Chino is an open-pit copper mining complex located 15 miles from the historic mining community of Silver City in southwestern New Mexico. The historic Chino mine was among the world's first low-grade, open-pit copper mines. Today, the operation consists of a 36,000-metric-ton-per-day concentrator that produces copper and a 150-million-pound-per-year solvent extraction/electrowinning plant that produces copper cathode from solution generated by run-of-mine leaching. The community of Silver City boasts various restaurants, arts, entertainment, cliff dwellings, festivals and much more. Residents and visitors enjoy gentle four seasons, with three hundred days of sunshine a year and low humidity. From unique shopping finds in the galleries to everyday groceries, schools and housing, there are numerous amenities for everyone. Visit Silver City to learn more. This position is not eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship. What You Will Do Complete assigned duties as part of the accounting close process. Apply knowledge of accounting policies and procedures to tasks which include recording journal entries, collaborating with site finance groups and research and analysis among other duties. Analyze financial and operational data and communicate results timely and effectively to management and site finance personnel. Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries, research, investigation of reconciling items and resolution. Review processes for improvements as changes occur or new requirements are added to the month-end close process. Use knowledge gained in making recommendations that are practical and which gain efficiencies. Perform other accounting and special projects as assigned. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and six (6) 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 four (4) years professional experience in accounting; OR
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area and two (2) years of accounting experience; OR
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
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.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned duties as part of the accounting close process.
Apply knowledge of accounting policies and procedures to tasks which include recording journal entries, collaborating with site finance groups and research and analysis among other duties.
Analyze financial and operational data and communicate results timely and effectively to management and site finance personnel.
Perform analysis and reconciliation through system queries, research, investigation of reconciling items and resolution.
Review processes for improvements as changes occur or new requirements are added to the month-end close process.
Use knowledge gained in making recommendations that are practical and which gain efficiencies.
Perform other accounting and special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as required.