Senior Accountant

Discover a rewarding career opportunity at Kinross in the stunning rural landscapes of Washington State. Recognized for our leadership in low-impact mine development and nationally acclaimed for our reclamation and closure practices, our team has produced gold from six different deposits in the region since 1990. Currently the operation is managing an exciting multi-year pipeline of projects and is looking to build our team to effectively deliver results.

The Senior Accountant supports the Kettle River Operations by overseeing financial reporting, cost analysis, and accounting controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all site financial processes. This role prepares and analyzes internal and external financial reports, contributes to policy and procedure development, and provides financial insight to enhance operational decision-making and performance.

• Prepare, compile, and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including supporting the preparation of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports and other disclosures for the mining operation.
• Complete month-end and year-end financial closing, ensuring all transactions, reconciliations, and journal entries are accurate and timely.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including inventories, fixed assets, prepaid expenses and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS/GAAP and Kinross accounting policies.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis, variance reporting, and financial reviews to support operations, and operational and capital budgeting and forecasting.
• Investigate, research, and analyze accounting issues and financial trends; prepare technical reports and documentation to support decision-making.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and systems to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Liaise with operations, tax, treasury, and payroll teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with financial and statutory obligations.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, practices, and documentation related to site financial operations and controls.
• Mentor and review the work of junior accountants; provide guidance and contribute to their professional development.
• Perform other ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and projects as required.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional designation (e.g. CPA or equivalent, completed or in progress) would be desirable, but not a prerequisite.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the mining or natural resources industry.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal control processes.
• Previous experience supporting site-level operations is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and intermediate-level experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Sound understanding of IFRS/GAAP principles and industry accounting practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Effective communicator with the ability to convey financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Valid drivers license and authorized to work in the US.

• Adheres to all safety and environmental considerations.
• Has a strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times while in the production environment.
• Is alert and observes, corrects, and reports unsafe conditions.
  
  Follows operating procedures and complies with all regulatory requirements.

• Creates an environment where nothing is more important than every employee returning home safe and healthy every day.
• Creates an environment in which people are unfailingly…