Accountant

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:

• Prepares journal entries at month-end for the corporate ledger or other business units
• Adheres to a monthly financial close schedule to ensure timely completion of work
• Helps prepare monthly internal financial package
• Assists with preparation and review of SEC filings, and builds knowledge of SEC and other public company reporting issues
• Records payroll data into the business system
• Prepares account reconciliations
• Maintains integrity and periodic maintenance of intercompany accounts
• Reviews weekly payment preparations to ensure proper support and authorization
• Routinely visits operations to understand their strategic plans, and works with operations personnel on relevant topics
• Research GAAP and SEC reporting guidance and assists in development of company positions and approaches on related issues
• Assists with execution of internal controls
• Works with Budgeting & Forecasting personnel to provide inputs for and review of their information
• Assists the tax and treasury departments, as needed 
• Assists with internal and external audits, providing documentation, reports and information, as requested
• Supports accounting and reporting activities related to business combinations or divestitures
• Completes monthly consolidation of subsidiaries
• Builds and maintains system reports for various end users
• Gains proficiency in the use of ERP, working frequently with IT for performance and troubleshooting
• 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 problem solving
• 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
• Practical knowledge of the mining industry and/or manufacturing processes, is helpful
• Licensed as a CPA or CPA candidate is preferred