Senior Accountant
Job Description
Senior Accountant

Closing Date: August 4, 2025

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.

 

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for Temporary Senior Accountant.

 

Reporting to the Manager Accounting, the Senior Accountant is accountable for budgeting, forecasting and planning, preparation and reporting of financial information for financial analysis, cost control, counseling and advice to management at Red Dog Operations.

Responsibilities:

•    Establish and promote a Safe and Healthy working environment; conform with Teck Corporate and Red Dog Operations Safety & Health and environmental Management programs
•    Participate in the preparation of Red Dog monthly, quarterly and annual financial information
•    Maintain and continually review cost reporting systems in Red Dog Operations to ensure their timeliness, accuracy and appropriateness
•    Assist to develop and enhance financial costing and internal controls systems, ensure proper accounting controls are instituted and exercised
•    Assist operation personnel in the preparation of activity budget forecasts, ensuring they are to the level required for effective cost control, and monitoring actual to budget performance
•    Assists in the preparation of annual financial plans and forecasts
•    Preparation of cash flow projections to ensure cash requirements are accurately forecast and provided for
•    Preparation and analysis of monthly financial results, including accounting for the accuracy and completeness of operating costs, stores inventories, capital costs, costs of sales, royalties and other revenues or expenses and reconciliation of cash and all intercompany accounts
•    Must be proficient in using MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Power BI, and Windows environment
•    Participate in the review process of payroll and accounts payable for both accuracy and appropriateness and provides feedback and approvals
•    Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting required
•    CPA, CMA, or CA designation or actively working towards designation required
•    Four (4)+ years of increasing accounting responsibility including cost accounting with mining experience being an asset.
•    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.

Closing Date: August 4, 2025

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.

 

Teck Alaska Incorporated, Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest producers of zinc concentrate, is recruiting for Temporary Senior Accountant.

 

Reporting to the Manager Accounting, the Senior Accountant is accountable for budgeting, forecasting and planning, preparation and reporting of financial information for financial analysis, cost control, counseling and advice to management at Red Dog Operations.

Responsibilities:

•    Establish and promote a Safe and Healthy working environment; conform with Teck Corporate and Red Dog Operations Safety & Health and environmental Management programs
•    Participate in the preparation of Red Dog monthly, quarterly and annual financial information
•    Maintain and continually review cost reporting systems in Red Dog Operations to ensure their timeliness, accuracy and appropriateness
•    Assist to develop and enhance financial costing and internal controls systems, ensure proper accounting controls are instituted and exercised
•    Assist operation personnel in the preparation of activity budget forecasts, ensuring they are to the level required for effective cost control, and monitoring actual to budget performance
•    Assists in the preparation of annual financial plans and forecasts
•    Preparation of cash flow projections to ensure cash requirements are accurately forecast and provided for
•    Preparation and analysis of monthly financial results, including accounting for the accuracy and completeness of operating costs, stores inventories, capital costs, costs of sales, royalties and other revenues or expenses and reconciliation of cash and all intercompany accounts
•    Must be proficient in using MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, Power BI, and Windows environment
•    Participate in the review process of payroll and accounts payable for both accuracy and appropriateness and provides feedback and approvals
•    Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting required
•    CPA, CMA, or CA designation or actively working towards designation required
•    Four (4)+ years of increasing accounting responsibility including cost accounting with mining experience being an asset.
•    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.

Information at a Glance
Job Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Temporary Full Time
Career Status:  Experienced
Workplace Type:  On-site
Job Category:  Finance
Job Type:  Temporary Full Time
Career Status:  Experienced
Workplace Type:  On-site