Job Description

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Mine Accounting Manager at our Bear Run Mine.

Reporting to the Director of Mine Finance, the scope of your role will be to process, analyze and report data relating to the financial and operational activities of the Company and maintain controls for safeguarding of Company assets. This role will collaborate with the GM and site leadership to effectively administer financial affairs of the business unit such as budget and forecast preparation and cost control initiatives.

Duties will include:

• Prepare and consolidate the annual mine budget to provide useful and strategic goal documentation to include analysis and evaluation of historical business trends as well as anticipated business activities
• Manage the quarterly mine level forecast preparation to measure project anticipated costs through modeling. Coordinate with various operations staff to obtain cost and mine plan information and prepare analysis for the mine and US Operations management
• Coordinate and control the capital acquisition process for the mine. Participate in the planning and preparation of the capital budget and assist the GM Operations with presentation of CEA's to US Operations committee
• Manage the monthly close by monitoring monthly cost activity, assisting with preparation and review of journal entries, assisting with accumulation and loading of mine statistics and completing analysis of actual results to the forecast and budget
• Assist the management team in controlling costs and conduct proper and timely reporting of current costs against historical and budgeted costs
• Maintain and update documentation regarding fixed assets
• Perform timely and accurate analytical projects requested by the mine or US Operations management; such as cost/benefit studies, impacts from coal inventory fluctuations
• Stay abreast of new accounting methods, proposed legislation as well as accounting principles to ensure the corporation is complying with all reporting requirements
• Ensure company policies are adhered to and enforced
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Administer Kronos and SAP as it applies to this position

The lifestyle:

This position is a full time dayshift role, working on a Monday-Friday roster out of our Bear Run Mine.

About you:

• At least five years of related experience, with previous management responsibilities to include supervision of financial professionals in a corporate operating environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent academic training with business emphasis
• Master's degree, CPA or CMA a plus
• Strong working knowledge of corporate accounting, planning, financial analysis, risk management, office management, personnel activities, cash management, and generally accepted accounting principles. Must be able to analyze complex accounting issues, make recommendations and justify positions taken
• Working knowledge of US accounting and financial reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft products, SAP, IP, etc.)
• Must have a working knowledge of SAP to assist the mine in setting up functional locations and projects
• Mining experience a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to sit for up to 8 hours
• Must be able to use a computer, communicate effectively in various forms, including by email and phone
• Must be able to review paper and electronic documents; complete computer entry of data from paper documents
• Must be able to find, remove and return files to/from file cabinets; discuss issues by telephone and in person
• Must be able to operate copier, fax machine, etc.
• May be required to work beyond normal office hours

About Peabody:

Peabody was founded in 1883 and has grown to be a leading pure-play coal company serving power and steel customer in more than 25 countries on six continents. The company offers significant scale, high-quality assets, and diversity in geography and products. Peabody employs over 4,000 people and have 18 operations in the United States and Australia. Our employees are guided by seven core values: safety, customer focus, leadership, people, excellence, integrity and sustainability.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Peabody is a globally diverse company which offers an inclusive work environment to engage, recognize and develop employees. The company values the power of inclusion and diversity as a competitive advantage and is committed to increasing the number of diverse employees throughout its operations. We welcome applications from all diversity groups to assist us in honoring our commitment.

Apply to Peabody today and grow your career with us.

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