Title:  Financial Reporting Accountant II - Phoenix, AZ

Description

The Accountant II – Financial Reporting will assist in the quarterly and annual reporting process through the preparation of SEC filings (i.e., Form 10-Q/Ks) as well as certain internal reports, and will be responsible for assembling a comprehensive set of workpapers for external auditor review. Other responsibilities include providing financial information through the reconciliation and analysis of accounts and reports in connection with the company’s month-end close process and completing other special projects as needed.

• Quarterly/Annual Reporting: Assist in drafting footnotes, MD&A or other assigned sections of the company’s Form 10-Q/K or other SEC filings, and the preparation of the company’s quarterly earnings release. Assist with the company’s SEC filings in EDGAR, including eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
• Working with Auditors: Responsible for the preparation of a comprehensive set of workpapers supporting the company’s external and internal reports, and working directly with the company’s external auditors on the audit of information included within these reports. 
• Monthly Close: Participate in the monthly accounting close, including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance and account analysis for complex accounting areas such as derivatives, and environmental obligations.
• Review and Analysis: Gather and analyze data to assist in the preparation of company’s external filings as well as for internal management reports. Participate in the review of financial reports for compliance with accounting and reporting standards.
• Technical Accounting Guidance: Stay informed as to new accounting guidance or issues that could impact current reporting requirements and/or disclosures, as well as future results of the company. Assist in the research of such accounting guidance/issues and the preparation of supporting documentation/memos.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related discipline and three (3) years of Accounting experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related discipline and one (1) year of experience as an Accountant for a public accounting firm 
• Understanding of US GAAP, and the ability to use accounting guidance tools (i.e. online libraries and audit guides) to research accounting concepts
• Ability to be self-directed and to handle multiple assignments effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively with a team of diverse individuals
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbally) with various departments within the company, as well as with site personnel (including international locations) and internal/external auditors
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail and organization
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skills and be able to craft and analyze options and make specific recommendation that enhance the company’s and/or team’s overall objectives and goals
• Proficiency in computer navigation and Microsoft environment, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Experience with WDesk, SAP and HFM Financial Systems
• CPA Certification

Criteria/Conditions

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English 
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards
• Must be able to work in a potentially stressful environment
• Position is in busy, non-smoking office located in downtown Phoenix, AZ
• Location requires mobility in an office environment; each floor is accessible by elevator
• Occasionally work may be performed in a mine, outdoor or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk
• Must be able to frequently lift and carry up to ten (10) pounds
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as allowed by applicable State laws