Cost Coordinator _Concentrator Div.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual cost forecasts and capital requests. Works with the Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Planner to accurately forecast and track operating costs. Other responsibilites include but are not limited to:
- Analyzes cost records to ascertain distribution of costs to the appropriate cost centers and assets. Identify and resolve issues as they arise, working closely with the Accounting department.
- Conducts and analyzes audits of costs and prepares reports.
- Records cost data for use by management in controlling expenditures. *Acts as a cost information source for site/division with emphasis on identification and resolution of expenditure problems.
- Analyzes actual costs versus standard costs, and expenditures versus budgets. Reports variances to management.
- Compiles cost data for preparation and consolidation of operating and manpower budgets.
- Assists with monthly forecasting.
- Determines and installs cost accounting methods and procedures.
- May participate in special projects and in company sponsored steering teams.
- Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related area.
- Three (3) to four (4) years experience in accounting, financial analysis or mine operations.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
- Possess strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
- Skilled in utilizing and developing computer databases and spreadsheet files.
- Able to motivate, communicate with and instruct/train others, using both technical and non-technical language to explain complex subjects and processes..
- Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous experience building and utilizing cost models.
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control.
- Experience in effectively presenting operational and financial data to Management.

Job Number
5795