Senior Accountant

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary of $100k-120k, dependent on experience, and a wide host of benefits
• Develop yourself professionally and contribute to a growing organization!

About the Organization

Lake Shore Gold, a subsidiary of Pan American Silver, is located in Timmins, Ontario. The Bell Creek Complex, located approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Timmins, Ontario, consists of an underground mine and processing facility. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt, with ore mined by narrow vein longhole stoping methods.  Ore is then transported to surface via a modern one thousand eighty metre deep shaft capable of forty-eight hundred tonnes per day.

The Timmins West mine is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Timmins, Ontario, one of the world’s most prolific gold camps. Mineralization is associated with the Porcupine-Destor fault system within the Abitibi greenstone belt. The Timmins West mine is comprised of the Timmins deposit, the Thunder Creek deposit, and the 144 Gap deposit. All three deposits are interconnected by underground drifts.

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About the Opportunity

Lake Shore Gold has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant, working remotely within Canada to join our Timmins Operations team on a full-time basis. Candidates can choose their schedule of Monday-Friday 8hrs/day, or Monday-Thursday 10hrs/day.

Please note that this is a remote role, however, travel to the site is required on occasion (approx. once per quarter). 

In this role, you will collaborate with the operations team to consolidate the annual budget, manage accounting processes, and prepare short-term forecasts. You will be responsible for analyzing budget variances, preparing monthly forecasts, reporting key operational and financial performance indicators, analyzing project development costs, and supporting management in identifying operational optimization opportunities.

Reporting to the Finance Superintendent, the Senior Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

• Overseeing period-end deliverables, cost reports, and cost reviews of site cost accountants
• Ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions at month-end and year-end, and assisting the accounting department in achieving a swift close
• Providing direct support for recording and reviewing journal entries and financial transactions as assigned by the Controller
• Assisting in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, including collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data across departments
• Collaborating with Accounts Payable and Supply Chain to maintain accurate accruals
• Ensuring that reports, documentation, and filings comply with financial reporting standards, legislation, and internal controls
• Supporting cost accountants during internal and external audits
• Leading efficiency and simplification initiatives and driving continuous improvements to current accounting routines and procedures

More About You

To qualify, you will need a minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, preferably within the mining industry. Experience supervising a team and strong leadership skills are also essential. 

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• A CPA designation (or be actively working towards it)
• Proficiency in cost accounting with a well-rounded knowledge of accounting concepts and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Experience with Oracle ERP

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful team player with exceptional communication, attention to detail, and time management skills. You bring a proactive approach to problem-solving by seeking out opportunities and proposing innovative solutions. You have a natural ability to mentor and oversee junior accountants, fostering their professional growth. Above all, you demonstrate initiative and accountability, with a strong commitment to excellence in your work.

This is a role for a driven and collaborative professional who is ready to bring both expertise and fresh ideas to support our team and contribute to our success.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication you can expect to receive a competitive annual salary of $100k-120k, dependent on skills and experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Mine Performance Plan Incentive (bonus)
• Company-paid extended medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness Spending Account
• Company-paid pension plan with 8% company contribution
• Basic life/accidental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Lake Shore Gold is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and all aspects of employment including the decision to hire or promote will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirements. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with an industry leader - apply now!