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CAREERS IN MINING: Accountant & Related Clerks Positions

Posted on September 19, 2012 by admin

As we mentioned in an earlier post each mine cycle actually creates various mining jobs opportunities for a wide range of different mining careers at different times. In this series we will be covering various positions in an effort to provide some more in-depth details of the job opportunities.

ACCOUNTANT & RELATED CLERKS POSITIONS

Accountants are responsible for providing financial oversight of mine operations. They plan, set up, and administer accounting systems and prepare financial statements/reports. They also provide financial, business, and tax advice and prepare income tax returns. They may supervise and train students, other accountants, or clerks. Depending upon the training taken, accountants can be Chartered Accountants,

Certified General Accountants, or Certified Management Accountants.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerks record and process the money coming in and going out of a company. They help ensure that mine personnel, suppliers, and contractors pay or are paid in a timely and accurate manner. They do general office duties associated with accounting including: payroll, invoice payment and control, updating accounting records, database entry, filing, and photocopying.

Payroll Clerks collect, verify, and process payroll information, and determine pay and benefits for mine employees. They keep records of employee attendance, leave, and overtime. They prepare employee payments and benefit cheques, and other forms including income tax, pension plans, medical insurance, union dues, etc. They also reconcile payroll statements to bank statements.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS

• aptitude in mathematics
• organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
• analytical and problem solving skills
• people and communication skills
• high degree of accuracy
• attention to detail and deadlines
• ability to maintain confidentiality

EDUCATION, TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Accountants require a university degree as well as professional training at an approved institute of accountants. They also require on-the-job training and membership at a provincial institute.

Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk and Payroll Clerks are entry level positions with on-the-job training in many cases. Many Colleges offer a one year certificate in Office Administration that provides training in communications, administrative procedures, computer applications and accounting. Additional education may be required.

SALARY RANGE

• Accountants: $41,000 – $95,000/year, averaging $66,000/year.
• Accounting Clerks: $35,000 – $56,000/year.

For a list of current available Careers in Mining positions please visit our JOB site. 

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