What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Capstone Mining?
WHAT WE OFFER
Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!
Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.
Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.
Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:
- 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
- Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
- Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
- Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
- 4-day, 10-hour work schedule
- Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
- Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
- Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Internal progression opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes
Position Overview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial records that support the Financial Controller’s review and statutory reporting requirements. This role ensures the integrity of financial data, compliance with accounting standards, and effective execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities while supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
Position Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Close: Prepare and post complex journal entries, including deferred stripping and accruals. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in accordance with IFRS, including preparation of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
- Revenue & Cost Accounting: Prepare revenue journal entries in compliance with IFRS 15. Maintain supporting schedules for depreciation, accruals, prepaid expenses, loan balances, and other key accounts.
- Reconciliations & Controls: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and trial balances. Assist in documenting, monitoring, and improving internal control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Reporting & Analysis: Prepare variance analyses, trend reports, and key performance summaries to support management decision-making and Controller review.
- Treasury & Forecast Integration: Reconcile accounting revenue entries with Treasury cash flow forecasts to ensure consistency between financial reporting and cash planning.
- Audit & Compliance Support: Prepare audit schedules and provide documentation for internal and external audits. Support financial, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Execute month-end close procedures in SAP, including settling work orders and projects. Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency through automation and process enhancements.
- Collaboration & Finance Support: Coordinate with Accounts Payable and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure timely reporting. Support capital budgeting, cost analysis, and other finance initiatives as required.
- General Accounting Support: Assist with fixed asset and project accounting modules in SAP, ad hoc accounting requests, and other finance and administrative duties as needed.
Position Requirements
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and general accounting principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English
Preferred
- CPA designation or equivalent
- Experience in the mining or industrial sector
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and/or OneStream
- Experience supporting audits and complex close environments
Work Environment
• Hybrid office and remote work environment
All candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol test, and background check. All positions require a pre-placement physical examination to ensure candidates are 'fit for duty’. Additional training and/or testing may be required. Capstone maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
CAPSTONE COPPER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.