Staff Accountant - Inventory

Radius Recycling•Portland, OR

17h

About The Position

The Staff Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor 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 Accounting Supervisor 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 which starts with your first check, and paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
2+ years of accounting experience
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
Ability to sit for extended periods of time, up to 3-6+ hours per day; be mobile within an office environment; exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or minimal amounts frequently; keyboard for several hours per day; communicate by phone, in person, and in writing in a professional manner.
The individual must possess visual acuity to perform close detail work for operating a computer and examining spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cost accounting, general accounting, and financial statement preparation preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ERP systems, with Oracle experience preferred

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 Accounting Supervisor 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.
Supports Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating, and complying with defined internal controls as well as suggesting and making modifications to the policies, procedures, and controls to better match the business.
Communicates upward problems in operations, noncompliance with the code of conduct, or other policy violations or illegal actions.