Accountant

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

We currently have an exciting new opportunity at Northern Star (Pogo) LLC for a motivated experienced Mine Accountant! Work location is based at Pogo Mine's Fairbanks Office, located at 3204 International Street, Fairbanks, AK. This position works a schedule of Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day.

What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity with the ability to be part of successful and productive team
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401(K) and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Mine Accountant reports to the Finance Superintendent, and the primary role is to manage the financial reporting requirements for the Company, within the Finance Department.

What are we looking for?

You'll be a resourceful and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will display behavior consistent with our Northern Star Core Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Prepare fixed asset sub-ledger; Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the general ledger
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets
• Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable
• Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets
• Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquiries
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• File and maintain all journal entries for internal and audit purposes
• Prepare monthly Sub-ledger, Balance Sheet, and Bank Reconciliations
• Prepare and or review bonus plan payments
• Coordinate and conduct monthly cost review meetings
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions
• Prepare quarterly state and federal tax reporting
• Prepare data requests for site financial and benefit audits
• Prepare data requests for annual state and federal tax filings
• Assist in automating processes and procedures
• Assist as needed in the payroll process
• Assist as needed in the Accounts Payable process.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business related degree, accounting designation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong analytical and numerical capability
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
• Preferred experience or exposure to mining, energy, construction or heavy industrial sector.
• Current Driver's License.

Desired Experience & Competencies:

• Three to five years relevant work experience. Prefer experience with ADP and Pronto software or an industrial background.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Windows environment with experience in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain or exceed best industry practice in all geological and environmental tasks.
• Critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, time management, data entry management, general math skills, effective written and verbal and communication skills to satisfy training, safety, and electronic message transmission policies of the company.
• Knowledge of accounting, GAAP, IFRS, corporate finance, reporting, reporting research results, SFAS rules, and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Awareness of the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Act & Regulations.
• Be able to pass a background check and post offer physical.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.