Accountant Senior

HECLA MINING CO.•Coeur d'Alene, ID

34d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for operating functions of the internal and external financial reporting processes, while ensuring work is performed timely and in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems of internal controls and regulatory compliance. The Senior Accountant is an important part of the Finance & Accounting Team in helping to develop and achieve department goals and objectives, improving systems and practices, and formulating and executing action plans, resulting in the continuous improvement of the finance and accounting function and delivery of value to Hecla and our employees. The following are key responsibilities of this role:

Requirements

Self-motivated, with the ability work independently, and work effectively within team structures
Able to organize and perform a variety of projects, tasks and activities, in an accurate and timely manner
Able to provide creative insight and problem solving
Able to demonstrate discretion and discernment in all business matters
Able to work collaboratively with team members in various locations
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline
Three plus years of experience in accounting, and knowledge of accounting systems and practices
Publicly traded company and/or public accounting experience is required

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
Experience working with a new ERP system implementation and/or major upgrade, is helpful
Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes, is helpful
Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger or other business units
Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
Helps prepare monthly internal financial package
Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
Prepares account reconciliations
Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
Researches GAAP and SEC reporting guidance and assists in development of company positions and approaches on related issues
Assists with design and maintenance of internal controls
Works with Budgeting & Forecasting personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
Assists tax director and treasurer, as needed
Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
Participates in accounting and reporting requirements related to business combinations or divestitures
Completes monthly consolidation of subsidiaries
Builds and maintains system reports for various end users
Gains proficiency in the use of ERP, working frequently with IT for performance and troubleshooting
Assist with new ERP implementation project
May require visits to operating sites
Assist with preparation of presentations
Performs other work as assigned.