Location: Corporate Office (Coeur d' Alene, ID or Vancouver, Canada)
Reports To: Senior Accountant, Corporate
Position Summary:
The 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.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Position:
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:
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Prepares journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger or other business units
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Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
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Helps prepare monthly internal financial package
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Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
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Records payroll data into the business system
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Prepares account reconciliations
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Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
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Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
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Routinely visits operations to understand their strategic plans, and works with operations personnel on relevant topics
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Research GAAP and SEC reporting guidance and assists in development of company positions and approaches on related issues
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Assists with execution of internal controls
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Works with Budgeting & Forecasting personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
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Assists the tax and treasury departments, as needed
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Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
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Supports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestitures
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Completes monthly consolidation of subsidiaries
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Builds and maintains system reports for various end users
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Gains proficiency in the use of ERP, working frequently with IT for performance and troubleshooting
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Performs other work as assigned
Interpersonal Competencies:
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Self-motivated, with the ability work independently, and work effectively within team structures
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Able to organize and perform a variety of projects, tasks and activities, in an accurate and timely manner
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Able to provide creative insight and problem solving
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Able to demonstrate discretion and discernment in all business matters
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Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Education & Credentials:
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Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related discipline
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Relevant experience in financial reporting, and knowledge of accounting systems and practices
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Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
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Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred
