Accounting Specialist
: Job Details :

POSITION OVERVIEW This accounting position is at the mine site in Marana, Arizona located near Tucson. Reporting to the Site Controller this position works closely with the Corporate Controllership department and will be involved in all financial operations of a Copper Mine. The accountant will perform month-end close duties, financial report preparation and Ad-Hoc analysis for management as needed, assist with day-to-day activities including CAPEX, revision of costs and variance tracking and closing and disposing of capital projects. Candidate must have working knowledge of US GAAP. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with closing monthly accounting records, inclusive but not limited on preparing journal entries, reports and reconciliations related to month end activityKeep good records and accounting for ongoing projects spend and their commitment activityReport and explain mining production activity in conjunction the Mine General ManagerDevelop and prepare financial and operational performance measurement, key indicator reports and project variance analysis for incorporation into monthly and quarterly financial packages.Provides significant support to business unit managers in preparation of the Annual Capital Budget and assist with Capital Acquisitions inquiries.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to write reports and business correspondence in a professional mannerAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of specific variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Strong managerial, problem-solving, analytical, project management and communication skillsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word and Power PointEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from four-year college in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience SAP experience is a plus but not required.A core value of ASARCO LLC is Safety First. The Company is committed to help employees continuously improve their efforts to work in the most safe, inclusive, socially, and environmentally responsible manner practicable. Employee safety and health, both on and off the job, are critically important to the Company. Therefore, ASARCO LLC requires employees to have and effectively demonstrate good working knowledge of modern safety systems. Each employee will take prime responsibility for ensuring that s/he works within all required safety procedures and processes. ASARCO LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must possess a current and valid driver's license. Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and pre-employment physical including a drug screen. ASARCO LLC offers an excellent low-cost benefits package for medical/prescription/ dental/vision, disability coverage, life insurance and other optional coverage, and 401(k) plan with company match.