Accountant II

Freeport-McMoRan•Claypool, AZ

9h•$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 Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona’s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry’s and other local stores. Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit Globe-Miami.com 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.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Excel

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.