Field of studyAccounting, Business, Economics, Finance
Original posting
Position Description:
Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Accountant I to join the Finance Shared Service team at a Henderson Nevada to provide general ledger, cash management, and other accounting services for several entities across Nevada Gold Mines. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis, assisting with month end close processes, and tracking daily transactions in multiple bank accounts. We are seeking a qualified accountant that is motivated, takes ownership in their responsibilities, able to critically think through issues, and continuously seeks out better ways of performing processes. As a part of our team, you will get opportunities to handle accounting of varying levels of complexity, support entities across multiple jurisdictions, and rotate across various accounting support functions.
Responsibilities:
Provide professional accounting and financial expertise to sites
Prepare presentation and financial analyses
Promote cost controls and efficiency in conduct of business
Assist with general ledger accounting; prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
Assist with month-end close process and quarterly audits and quarterly financial templates
Review costs for completeness and accuracy
Prepare financial statements and reports
Track daily transactions in multiple bank accounts and multiple entities and prepare, track and account for bank wire transfers
Assist with accounts payable/receivable as needed
Establish and maintain good knowledge of Barrick accounting policies, procedures, and internal control standards
Perform responsibilities in full compliance with Barrick standards, policies, and procedures
Successfully handle non-routine issues, escalate issues that cannot be resolved to management
Recognize and communicate potential issues to his/her team leader as appropriate
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with established metrics; plan and organize work so the Service Level Agreement objectives are realized
Contribute ideas and actions towards the continuous improvement of processes within area of influence
Perform other duties as requested by Finance Leadership
Assisting with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or Finance required
One (1) to five (5) years’ prior related position experience preferred
Knowledge of accounting and understanding of business-related implications required
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office tools required
Experience working with implementation and/or working with General Ledger software required
Ability to be organized, efficient, analytical, and to pay close attention to detail required
Excellent team player with the ability to work with Staff Accountants, Mine Sites, Toronto Corporate office, Accounting and other departments, operating business units, and other cross-functional teams required
Strong written and verbal communication skills required
Ability to be self-motivated, flexible, and able to organize and respond to multiple demands and priorities required
Written and verbal Spanish communication skills appreciated
Exposure to the mining industry in a mining accounting function appreciated
Experience with Shared Services/internal service provider preferred
Experience working with Service Level Agreements (SLA) preferred
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses benefits, and stock purchase plans where applicable
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
An Opportunity to transform Traditional Mining into the future of Digital Mining
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless
Access to a variety of career opportunities across Nevada Gold Mine locations
Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer
Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) is a joint venture between Barrick (61.5%) and Newmont (38.5%) that combined our significant assets across Nevada in 2019 to create the single largest gold-producing complex in the world. NGM produces approximately 3.5 million ounces of gold a year. The massive mining operation comprises eight mines along with their associated infrastructure and processing facilities and hosts three of Barrick’s Tier One assets: Carlin, Cortez, and Turquoise Ridge. At NGM, our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and owning the best assets, with the best people, to deliver sustainable returns for our owners and partners.