Accounting Assistant
About this role
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today!
Where You Will Work
Located approximately 50 miles northeast of Safford, Arizona on U.S. Highway 191, Morenci operations (an open-pit copper mining complex) has been in continuous operation since 1939. The operation consists of two concentrators, crushed-ore leach pad and stacking system, a low-grade run-of-mine (ROM) leaching system; four SX plants; and three EW tank houses that produce copper cathode.
Morenci is a unique company town where our employees and their families can reconnect with nature through hiking, fishing, camping, hunting and numerous parks. The company offers several amenities, including company housing OR employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines, a newly constructed daycare and community center, library, health-care facilities, state-of-the-art fitness centers, a movie theater and a skate park. Our dedicated Parks and Recreation Division plans activities for people of all ages, making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Visit the Morenci town website to learn more.
What You Will Do
- Review or process purchase orders; verify accounts payable invoices, ensure timely and correct payment, and maintain vendor files; oversee, process and account for monies in accounts receivable/payable area; prepare checks.
- Create and maintain PC spreadsheets to ensure proper tracking of funds; prepares or reviews various complex monthly statistical reports; monitor departmental budgets.
- Oversee or prepare bank deposits and daily cash balance reports; verify and code revenue; reconcile bank statements; report cash flow needs for payment of invoices/bills.
- May answer complaints and questions from other departments or the general public.
- May oversee or process payroll documents, confirming timesheets and overtime, verifying deductions, charging appropriate accounts, maintaining records of leave accrual and payment of insurance premiums.
- Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring To Freeport
- Five (5) years of bookkeeping, accounting or closely related office or clerical experience
- Knowledge of basic accounting or business practices and methods
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software, including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge of public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques
- Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
- Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- SAP Financial and Commercial experience
What We Offer You
The estimated pay range for this role is currently $24.50 - $33.00/hour. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
- Employees who are required to work on-site are eligible for a $750 monthly housing allowance, provided they meet program guidelines
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
- Learn more about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
What We Require
- Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
- Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
- Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
- Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please be advised that Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to [email protected].
Company at a glance
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (Freeport) is a leading international metals company with the objective of being foremost in copper. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Freeport operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable mineral reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. Freeport’s portfolio of assets includes the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest copper and gold deposits; and significant operations in North America and South America, including the large-scale Morenci minerals district in Arizona and the Cerro Verde operation in Peru.
Freeport has a strong commitment to safety performance, environmental management and the communities where it operates. As a founding member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), Freeport is committed to implementing ICMM’s Mining Principles, which serve as a best practice framework on sustainable development for the global mining and metals industry. Freeport has also achieved the Copper Mark, a comprehensive assurance framework designed to demonstrate the copper industry’s responsible production practices, at all of its copper-producing sites globally.
By supplying responsibly produced copper, Freeport is proud to be a positive contributor to the world well beyond its operational boundaries. Additional information is available at fcx.com
Top Benefits
- Housing allowance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Holiday pay
- Parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans
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