Accountant

Northern Star Pogo LLC• Fairbanks, AK, US, AK

24d•$95,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant reports to the Finance Controller, and the primary role is to manage the financial reporting requirements for the Company, within the Finance Department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business related degree, Accounting designation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Current Driver’s License.
Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Strong planning and organizational skills, time management, data entry management, general math skills, effective written and verbal and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
Knowledge of accounting, GAAP, IFRS, corporate finance, reporting, reporting research results, SFAS rules, and confidentiality.
Good communication skills.
Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with ADP and Pronto software or an industrial background.
Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.

Responsibilities

Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Prepare fixed asset sub-ledger; Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.
Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable.
Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets.
Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
Prepare monthly journal entries.
File and maintain all journal entries for internal and audit purposes.
Prepare monthly Sub-ledger, Balance Sheet, and Bank Reconciliations.
Prepare and or review bonus plan payments.
Coordinate and conduct monthly cost review meetings.
Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
Prepare quarterly state and federal tax reporting.
Prepare data requests for site financial and benefit audits.
Prepare data requests for annual state and federal tax filings.
Assist in automating processes and procedures.
Assist as needed in the Payroll process.
Assist as needed in the Accounts Payable process.
Review and approve payments for both Accounts Payable and Payroll in the absence of the Financial Controller.
Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
Other duties as required.