Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

This role is a 6-9 month contract to hire position with a strong chance of conversion to permanent based on performance.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly energized and driven accounting professional.

We value a mindset and approach that focuses on accountability, learning agility, a sense of ‘team’ and commitment to effective partnership with all stakeholders.

This role is a key contributor the location and will execute key deliverables to Mine Management and Operations Accounting.

The successful candidate will partner with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure complete, accurate and timely cost estimates and period closing.

Target Responsibilities

• Accept, embrace and promote the following core values of company: Safety and Compliance, Continuous Improvement and Financial Performance
• Develop and deliver subject matter expertise, and content and process ownership of their scope of responsibility, including:
• • Daily, weekly, monthly Cost Estimates
  • Internal financial statement analysis, reconciliation and variance explanations
• Deliver internal control compliance
• Own and manage relevant external and internal audit inquiries
• Understanding of relevant accounting functionality in an ERP Environment; ability to identify and drive system and process improvement opportunities – keen focus on automation, simplification and process/system sustainability
• Drive and own cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• • Partner with FP&A in formulating location budget
  • Partner with Supply Chain Management to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve business unit inquiries and variance analysis

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a minimum of two years of accounting experience with particular emphasis on cost management in a manufacturing environment (mining preferred);
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and application of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred
• Ability to build a clear sense of ownership and accountability in their scope of responsibilities; capability to pursue solutions and additional information when gaps or questions exist
• Problem-solving skills – identification and implementation of solutions
• Excellent communication skills – ability to build and instill trust, partner effectively with stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including intermediate knowledge of Excel