Closing Date: July 26, 2024
Join Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest producers of zinc concentrate. We are committed to encouraging a family-oriented work environment that values every team member. For many of our positions, we offer a unique rotation schedule with 2 weeks on-site followed by 2 weeks off-site, allowing you to enjoy quality time with your loved ones.
Partnership with NANA Regional Corporation: The mine operates on land owned by the NANA Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation. This partnership ensures that the local Iñupiat community benefits from the mine’s operations, reflecting our dedication to community engagement and sustainable practices.
Embracing Courageous Safety Leadership (CSL): At Teck, safety is a core value central to our work culture. Through programs like CSL, we empower every employee to be a safety leader, encouraging a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to sustaining this safety-first environment, where speaking up and driving positive change are not just encouraged but expected.
Reporting to the Controller, the Cost Accountant is responsible for the provision and reporting of financial information for Red Dog Operations. This includes financial information pertaining to the Red Dog Operations and Exploration Lands activities, and other activities surrounding it including construction, major projects, liaison with other Teck functions such as Exploration and risk management.
Responsibilities:
• Establish and promote a Safe and Healthy working environment; conform to Teck Corporate and Red Dog Operations Safety & Health and environmental Management programs.
• Effectively communicate with on-site and off-site Project Managers regarding cash flow, cost flow and project activity to ensure accurate project accounting and reporting. Prepare cost summaries and tracking budget to actual and forecast data for all projects as required.
• Ensure the timely and accurate monthly financial reporting to all necessary parties.
• Records monthly project or other accruals verifying the accuracy and reasonableness of the information provided by project managers.
• Maintain the fixed assets system (FAS) for all capital costs, including additions and deletions, depreciation calculations and all book and tax ledgers.
• Prepares all capital cost, exploration and research and development cost schedule for audit and tax groups as required.
• Ensure proper accounting controls are instituted and exercised.
• Primary tax reporting resource and liaison to Teck Corporate tax office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor Degree (in Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting or related field), or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
• Designated qualified accountant (CPA, CMA, or CA designation) preferred. Minimum of two (2) years public accounting experience required.
• Four (4)+ years of increasing cost accounting or related responsibility required.
• Experience with ASC 740 income tax provision, current and deferred taxes, and book to tax differences required.
• Mining experience preferred.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and Windows environment and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting with advanced abilities in MS Excel.
• Experience with GenCID or other ERP accounting system.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and experience of working co-operatively as a team member as well as independently.
• Demonstrated planning, organizing and management skills.
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and ethics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate ideas and communicate needs in a concise manner
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks
About Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations
At Teck, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Our Red Dog mine features modern facilities, including dedicated spaces for group and individual physical activities, weights, cardio equipment, movie rooms, theme nights, and modern accommodation complexes. To ensure a comfortable living and family-style working environment for all employees, we also provide all meals, making it easier for you to focus on your work and well-being.
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance, paid sick leave, vacation days, and a 401k plan. Our two-weeks on/two-weeks off schedule is designed to provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
Diversity is a core value at Teck. Our teams work collaboratively, respecting each person’s unique perspective and contribution. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate all applicants’ interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
