Accountant

Tronox Alkali is the world’s largest producer of natural soda ash, offering a secure, reliable and diverse range of high-quality product choices. The Alkali division mines and processes trona ore and manufactures soda ash that is used in the production of glass, detergent formulation, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and water treatment. It also produces sodium bicarbonate and other chemical compounds used in common industrial and household applications. Our main Alkali operations are in Green River, Wyoming (USA), home of the world’s largest trona ore deposit.

Job Overview and Primary Responsibilities:
Posting Title : Accountant

Location

: Green River, WY
Position Summary :

This great opportuntity will allow the individual to work both with internal and external audit teams. This position also has the opportunity to transition, at times, to additional accounting functions, including payroll. The position requires someone who is comfortable working with both internal and external customers, while always maintaining the integrity and customer service of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Compliance with Company Financial Standards
• Compliance with Sarbanes Oxley/internal controls
• Payroll processing and management Liaison between payroll and HR functions
• Additional duties may be assigned

Activities

• Support site safety initiatives
• Input and analyze budget data including slide presentations
• Process and maintain standard cost system data
• Conduct period end closing activities
• Research and report variances
• Compile and analyze month end results
• Compile and analyze forecasts
• Maintain capital projects within SAP
• Maintain fixed asset system within SAP
• Calculate and analyze unit costs
• Prepare royalty, severance, and property tax reports
• Interface with various government agencies
• Reconcile and maintain applicable general ledger accounts
• Coordinate audits
• Act as SAP power user
• Respond to requests for information from business areas
• Maintain inventory of auto records
• Track hours worked, hours paid, sick leave, payroll deductions
• Major contact for payroll related issues and questions
• Post timecards for non-exempt employees and prepare adjustments for salaried employees
• Complete payroll month end close process by posting necessary journal entries to record activity, update account balances
• Reconcile payroll related balance sheet accounts
• Input and analyze budget data including slide presentations
• Process payroll reports to support management and individual areas
• Support Responsible Care program
• Support Payroll Team
• Support Accounts Payable Team
• Other accounting work as assigned
• Maintain Vendor Master Data
  

Requirements:
Required Skills and Experience :

Grade 15

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited 4-year college or university
• Intermediate MS Office skills

Grade 16

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or university
• 3 years of accounting/auditing, inventory, or payroll experience
• Intermediate MS Office skills

Preferred Skills and Experience :

• MBA from an accredited college or university
• Experience with payroll or payroll support
• Experience in tax or tax support