Senior Accountant

ABOUT THIESS

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 12,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

Please get to know us better by watching the following videos about Our Purpose and Our Values!

 

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in our Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role you will report to the Regional Finance Manager. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the company’s expansion across North America. You’ll play a key role in budgeting and forecasting, accounting, and cost control, while helping build scalable financial processes and improve how the business operates as we grow. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Budgeting and Forecasting 

• Work across functional teams to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts 
• Prepare detailed variance analysis and commentary 
• Cash Forecasting 

Accounting 

• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the USA and Canada 
• Manage Intercompany recharges (Australia – USA, Australia – Canada, USA – Canada) 
• Prepare payroll costing, ensuring accurate payroll allocations to projects and overhead cost centers

Cost Control 

• Manage all other and overhead jobs 
• Identify and implement cost saving opportunities   
• Manage Expense Claims and Credit Cards 
• Assist projects where required with cost control and business optimization 

Reporting 

• Consolidate Business Unit results for North America 
• Financial reporting in line with group reporting requirements 
• Manage payroll taxes and filings 
• Manage banking, manual payments and doc offsets including bank reconciliations 
• Administration 

Procurement 

• Thiess Procure to Pay expert 
• Provide training to new employees where required 
• Manage the Accounts Payable Workflow for various approval routes 
• Manage procurement housekeeping reports   

Systems 

• Development and implementation of scalable systems 
• Development of reporting tools 
• Project support 
• Support the North America region through collaboration and knowledge sharing 
• Perform other related duties as assigned

 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING 

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