Sr Staff Accountant - Hybrid

About the role

Radius Recycling has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Staff Accountant to join the Operations Accounting team supporting the Steel Manufacturing Business. Cascade Steel is a leading manufacturer of finished steel products, including rebar, coiled rebar, and wire rod, serving primarily West Coast construction markets. Reporting to the Accounting Supervisor, the Senior Staff Accountant plays an important role in supporting the financial operations of the Steel Manufacturing Business. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting activities and applies accounting principles, analytical skills, and sound judgment to resolve complex accounting and business issues. The Senior Staff Accountant works independently while fostering an environment of continual growth in process improvements, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close journal entries and account reconciliations in accordance with IFRS.
• Prepare fixed asset accounting adjustments, including additions, transfers, disposals, retirements, and depreciation.
• Partner with operations to maintain accurate records for capital expenditures and capital projects.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with operations departments to drive collaboration, alignment, and optimal business outcomes.
• Partner with the sales department to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Prepare quarter-end flux/account analysis.
• Collaborate with accounting management to implement changes to processes as necessary.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual census surveys.
• Provide support to internal and external auditors, assisting in audits and regulatory review.
• Actively participate in building a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with employees across departments to support and complete special projects and assigned tasks.

Internal Control Responsibilities

• 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.

Interpersonal Contacts

Internal contacts are by phone, email and in person with all levels of personnel throughout Radius Recycling related locations. External contacts are by phone, email, in person, and in writing with banks, financial institutions, Corporate Finance, and other finance professionals internal and external to the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience; responsibility for company general ledger, cost accounting, and financial statements preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (preferably Oracle).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate across finance and operations teams.
• Willingness to challenge conventional thinking for the betterment of the company.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally; sit for extended periods of time, up to 6–8 hours per day; write by hand and keyboard for extended periods of time, up to 6–8 hours per day; assemble papers, paper punch, staple, file; apply sufficient force to open and close file drawers. Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously. Communication is primarily by phone, email and sometimes in person, with other departments within the Schnitzer Group. Visual acuity needed for close detail work, preparing and analyzing data figures, accounting, and computer use.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for both employee and dependents.
• 401k with company match.
• Paid time off starting with the first paycheck.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

$78,000 to $90,000 annually.

Schedule

Hybrid working: collaborate at the Portland, Oregon headquarters three days per week and work remotely two days per week. Arrangements may be subject to change based on business needs.