Accounting Clerk - Hybrid
About The Position
The Accounting Clerk supports the Metals Revenue, Inventory, and Autos Accounting teams, working closely with the Assistant Controller, Senior Revenue Accountant, Operations Controller, Autos Accounting Supervisor, and other cross-functional partners. The role helps complete month-end close processes accurately and on time, supports internal and external audits, maintains financial controls, and contributes to improvements in accounting procedures and processes. This position is hybrid, with three days per week at the company’s Portland, Oregon headquarters and two days working remotely. This arrangement may change based on business needs. The role requires managing competing priorities, meeting time-sensitive deadlines, and maintaining focus in a busy office setting. The hourly pay range is $28.00–$30.00. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off beginning with the first check; and paid holidays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, preferably ORACLE, and 10-key competency.
- Strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization, constructively challenge existing processes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to sit for extended periods, up to 3–6 hours per day; move about an office; exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and minimal amounts frequently; keyboard for several hours per day; and communicate professionally by phone, in person, and in writing.
- Visual acuity sufficient for close-detail computer work and examining spreadsheets.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- 1–2 years of accounting or relevant bookkeeping experience, preferably including responsibility for a company general ledger and financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Generate reports from the inventory tracking system.
- Review and research shipments to confirm they meet revenue recognition criteria.
- Gather supporting documentation, prepare invoice packets, and generate and distribute customer invoices.
- Support accounting for intercompany revenue transactions, capital projects, and fixed assets.
- Prepare and maintain supporting schedules and bank reconciliations.
- Perform expense analysis and research payment discrepancies and other variances.
- Assist with month-end close activities.
- Compile supporting materials for internal and external audits.
- Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies.
- Complete ad hoc projects and other general accounting duties as assigned.
- Support internal control processes by understanding, communicating, and complying with defined controls.
- Communicate operational problems, code-of-conduct noncompliance, policy violations, or illegal actions upward.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and dependents
- Dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Vision insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off beginning with the first check
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
