Senior Financial Accountant
Job No:
LSG287
Location:
Timmins
- Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
- Receive a competitive salary and a wide host of benefits
- Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!
About the Organization
Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods. Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.
The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.
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About Timmins, Ontario
Timmins is a vibrant community of 45,000 residents that is a central hub for Northeastern Ontario. People can enjoy recreational activities such as camping, world class fishing, nature, and snowmobile trails. Direct flights to Toronto are available at the local airport via multiple carriers. There are many support networks in the community including the local Timmins and District Hospital, local sports leagues for children and adults (hockey, baseball, basketball, etc.), golf courses, both cross-country and downhill ski resorts, a community pool, and many other community events that provide entertainment throughout the year - fairs, carnivals, concerts, and more!
About the Opportunity
We are looking to hire a Senior Financial Accountant (remote) to join our Timmins Operations team on a full-time basis. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8 hrs/day or 4 on, 3 off, 10hrs/day.
Compensation: This position offers a base salary range of $115,000 - $130.000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.
This is an existing vacancy. The successful candidate may begin as soon as possible.
In this role, you will work with the operations team to consolidate the annual budget, accounting process and prepare short-term forecasts. You will be responsible for analysis of actuals to budget and preparation of monthly forecast, reporting of operational or financial key performers and indicators, analysis of project development costs, and supporting management in analyzing operational optimization opportunities.
Reporting to the Finance Superintendent, the Senior Accountant will have the following responsibilities:
- Overseeing period end deliverables, cost reports and cost reviews of site cost accountants
- Ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions at month end and year end and assisting the accounting department in achieving a short period close
- Providing direct support for the recording and reviewing of journal entries and financial transactions as assigned by the Finance Superintendent
- Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data for departments
- Working with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain to maintain accurate accruals
- Ensuring that reports, documentation and filings adhere to financial reporting standards, legislation and internal controls
- Supporting the departments during internal and external audits
- Lead and supervise accountants and mentor/review their entries, and assign/delegate tasks as required
- Driving efficiency/simplification initiatives and continuous improvements to current accounting routines and procedures
- And any other duties as assigned
More about you
While our ideal candidate has the following qualifications, we welcome applicants who may not meet every criterion to apply.
The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:
- Minimum 3-5 years accounting experience, preferably within the mining industry
- CPA designation or working towards a designation will be considered an asset
- Experience supervising a team, and has strong leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience in cost accounting with a well-rounded knowledge of accounting concepts and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Experience in Oracle ERP considered a strong asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to work with minimal supervision and get the job done during tight deadlines
Overall, you are a motivated team player who demonstrates compliance with all health and safety regulations.
About the benefits
In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary, as well as the following benefits:
- Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
- Long Term Incentive Plan
- Relocation Assistance available for eligible positions
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
- Wellness Spending Account
- Health Care Spending Account
- Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
- Basic life/accidental life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Virtual Primary Care via Dialogue
- Competitive Paid Vacation Entitlements
- Paid pregnancy and parental leave
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!
To express your interest in this position please forward your resume to:
Lake Shore Gold - Human Resources
P.O. Box 1067
Timmins ON
P4N 7H9
Email: HR@ca.panamericansilver.com
Fax 705-269-4936
Lake Shore Gold is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.