Accountant

Staff AccountantThe Staff Accountant performs a key role in supporting the Company's internal and external financial reporting processes. The Staff Accountant will perform all tasks assigned in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and systems of internal control.The Staff Accountant is an important part of the Finance & Accounting Team in helping to achieve department goals and objectives. The following are key responsibilities of this role:Prepares journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger or other business unitsAdheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of workHelps prepare monthly internal financial packageAssists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issuesRecords payroll data into the business systemPrepares account reconciliationsMaintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accountsReviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorizationRoutinely visits operations to understand their strategic plans, and works with operations personnel on relevant topicsResearch GAAP and SEC reporting guidance and assists in development of company positions and approaches on related issuesAssists with execution of internal controlsWorks with Budgeting & Forecasting personnel to provide inputs for and review of their informationAssists the tax and treasury departments, as neededAssists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requestedSupports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestituresCompletes monthly consolidation of subsidiariesBuilds and maintains system reports for various end usersGains proficiency in the use of ERP, working frequently with IT for performance and troubleshootingPerforms other work as assignedInterpersonal Competencies:Self-motivated, with the ability work independently, and work effectively within team structuresAble to organize and perform a variety of projects, tasks and activities, in an accurate and timely mannerAble to provide creative insight and problem solvingAble to demonstrate discretion and discernment in all business mattersAble to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise mannerEducation & Credentials:Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related disciplineRelevant experience in financial reporting, and knowledge of accounting systems and practicesPractical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpfulLicensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred