Title:  Sr. Accounting Specialist Corporate

About the role: 

This position reports to the Senior Manager Corporate Accounting and is responsible for assisting with the accounting for the company’s pension, retiree healthcare, traumatic workers’ compensation, black lung and long-term disability liabilities (collectively, “past mining obligations” or “PMO”) as well as share-based compensation (e.g., performance units, stock options, restricted stock awards, etc.). This position is also responsible for various tasks attributed to month end close process such as preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.     

Duties will include:

• Prepare journal entries for month end and/or year-end close.    
• Prepare monthly and/or quarterly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts utilizing Blackline accounting software.
• Assist in the preparation of 10-Q and 10-K footnotes related to PMO liabilities and share-based compensation.
• Prepare annual budget analyses for PMO liabilities including entry of data into budget templates.   
• Analyze and review annual census for pension and retiree healthcare obligations and provide results to external auditors, internal auditors and actuaries.
• Assist in the process of assigning expenditure authority levels in accordance with Delegation of Commitment and Expenditure Authority corporate policy including review and revision of levels and policy as a result of organizational or operational changes that occur.
• Prepare other ad hoc requests as related to PMO, share-based compensation and other topics, as applicable.
• Assist with the audits of the company’s employee benefit plans. 
• Assist Corporate Accounting department with the monthly reporting process, including management package schedules for assigned areas. 
• Assist Corporate Accounting department with other month end and/or year-end close responsibilities based on availability.  

The Lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role, working from our corporate headquarters in St Louis, MO. Peabody offers flexible work policies, including hybrid office / home working arrangements. Target salary range for this role is $83,000 to $103,000.

About you:

Qualifications:

• Degree in accounting or finance
• Master’s degree preferred
• CPA certification with professional training with public accounting firm preferred
• Proficiency with SAP system
• Proficiency with Blackline accounting software

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, or 3+ years of experience in a large international public accounting firm
• SEC or similar public reporting experience, and experience with SOX 404 compliance
• Familiarity with the accounting for actuarially-determined liabilities

• Familiarity with the accounting for share-based compensation

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Excellent communication, writing, managerial, organizational, and people skills.
• Proven initiator, innovator and influencer who can drive change, improve processes, and provide sound solutions to complex and routine business issues
• Prior experience in a global, complex environment where priorities change regularly
• Unquestioned integrity and moral character

Physical Requirements: 

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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