Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Accounting Clerk | Radius Recycling

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid role at Radius Recycling, located in Portland, Oregon, requiring three days in the office and two days remote. Radius Recycling is a company dedicated to processing and recycling various materials. This position is vital for supporting the accounting teams responsible for Metals Revenue, Inventory, and Autos, directly contributing to the company’s financial accuracy and control. The Accounting Clerk ensures that financial operations run smoothly, supporting critical month-end activities, audit preparedness, and the continuous improvement of accounting procedures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid Portland, OR
• Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 hourly
• Team: Reports functionally to the Assistant Controller and Autos Accounting Supervisor, supporting the Metals Revenue, Inventory, and Autos Accounting teams.
• Mission: Ensures timely and accurate month-end close processes, supports internal and external audits, maintains strong financial controls, and contributes to the continuous improvement of accounting procedures.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, ERP systems (preferably ORACLE), 10-key competency

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Generate reports from the inventory tracking system and prepare and maintain various supporting schedules for accounting records.
• Revenue Processing: Review and research shipments meticulously to confirm they meet all revenue recognition criteria, subsequently preparing invoice packets and distributing accurate customer invoices.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform detailed bank reconciliations, conduct thorough expense analysis, and actively research any identified payment discrepancies or other financial variances.
• Audit & Compliance: Compile comprehensive support documentation for both internal and external audits, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in strict accordance with company policies.
• General Accounting Support: Assist extensively with various month-end close activities, support accounting for intercompany revenue transactions, capital projects, and fixed assets, and complete ad hoc projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience.
• Experience: 1-2 years of accounting or relevant bookkeeping experience, with a preference for responsibility over company general ledger and financial statements.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel software, experience with ERP systems (preferably ORACLE), and 10-key competency. Possesses strong written, verbal, and analytical skills, alongside excellent organizational and time management abilities to prioritize responsibilities.
• Bonus: Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization while constructively challenging existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.