Sr Staff Accountant - Hybrid at Radius Recycling in Portland, OR

Job description

• The Senior Staff Accountant reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of the company's financial operations. This position is actively involved in the review of the inventory management system through daily interaction with operations personnel, leads monthly book-to-physical inventory reviews, and assists with inventory costing analysis. Core responsibilities include preparing month-end close journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and financial results analysis, while partnering with the Senior Accounting Manager to keep the close cycle on track. Additional duties encompass internal and external audit support, account analysis, and participation in ad hoc projects, all with a focus on continuous improvement within the accounting environment.
• This position offers competitive pay along with a variety of benefits including medical, dental and vision plans for both you and your dependents; 401k with company match, Flexible Time Off, and paid holidays.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the best of both worlds; collaborate at our Portland, Oregon headquarters three days a week and work from home two days. Arrangements may be subject to change based on business needs.
• Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000/year

Responsibilities

• Actively monitors and reviews the company's inventory management system, coordinating with operations personnel to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and posts month-end close journal entries with accuracy and within established deadlines.
• Partners with the Senior Accounting Manager to keep the close cycle on track and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Assists with general ledger account reconciliations, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are properly supported and any discrepancies are researched and cleared within the appropriate period.
• Analyzes financial results at period-end, providing meaningful commentary and insights to management. Demonstrates a solid understanding of financial statements to support internal reporting requirements and business decision-making.
• Provides documentation and analysis support for both internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
• Proactively identifies opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes within the close cycle and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in cost accounting, general accounting, and financial statement preparation preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal communication, and organizational skills with a customer service mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems, with Oracle experience preferred
• Proven analytical ability and effective time management skills
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships across all levels of the organization
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of ERP systems
• Proven analytical ability
• Effective time management skills

Preferred

• Oracle experience preferred