Senior Accountant

Description

• The Senior Accountant is a salaried exempt position and typically works a four day workweek and primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Participates in the development, planning and implementation of budget models, budgets and forecasts and related statements and reports.
• Works closely with technical services, mine operations, mine maintenance, process and administrative departments to ensure accurate and complete budgets and forecasts.
• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities and procedures relating to planning and budgeting.
• Responsible for the maintenance of budget and forecast models.
• Reviews budgets and forecasts with management and corporate offices.
• Provides assistance in other finance/accounting areas as time allows and as the need arises.
• Nurtures partnerships both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally at all organizational levels.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex or diverse information.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and demonstrates this knowledge in practical application.
• Ability to utilize Accounting, preferably Solomon and Payroll Software, preferably SAP, MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to set and prioritize goals with a results focus.
• Demonstrates leadership in areas of functional expertise and safety.
• Ability to work with accounting personnel as well as assist in the development of less experienced accountants.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in Accounting or related field from an accredited four-year college or university; 5+ years of experience in a mining environment.