Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mining Industry, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, SEC Filings, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Tax Accounting, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Treasury, Writing Skills
Position Title: Accountant
Location: Coeur d'Alene or Vancouver Corporate Office
Purpose: Manage functions of the financial reporting processes, ensuring that work is performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, systems of internal controls and regulatory compliance
Reports To: Senior Accountant, Corporate
Position Summary:
The Accountant performs a key role in supporting the Company's internal and external financial reporting processes. The Accountant will perform all tasks assigned in a timely manner and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and systems of internal control.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position:
The 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 units, including ERP system close and consolidation of subsidiaries
- Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
- Assists with preparation monthly internal financial report and cost center reports
- Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
- Records payroll data and accounts payable related entries into ERP
- Prepares account and bank reconciliations and investigates discrepancies
- Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
- Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
- Assist with GAAP and SEC reporting guidance research in the development of company positions and approaches on technical accounting issues
- Assists with execution of internal controls
- Works cross-functionally with Financial Planning and Analysis, Tax, and Treasury personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
- Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
- Supports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestitures
- Performs other work as assigned
Interpersonal Competencies:
- 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 propose solutions to identified issues
- Able to demonstrate discretion and discernment in all business matters
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Education & Credentials:
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related discipline
- Relevant experience in financial reporting, and knowledge of accounting systems and practices, with 2-3 years of experience
- Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
- Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred