Accountant

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