Business Analyst

The Business Analyst (BA) reports to the [RL/NA Manager] for Recycling Services. The BA performs transaction recording, entry level accounting duties, prepares monthly reports for suppliers and ad hoc analysis in support of the commercial team and upper management. The primary role of the BA is to provide the [RL/NA] team with direct administrative support as to the collection, maintenance of and updating of information in the SAI Scrap Management System, Oracle Software, & Excel. The BA works with the [RL/NA Manager] to ensure that payments to suppliers are made timely and accurately, the close process is on track, and implements changes as necessary to improve the overall process of recording and reporting pertinent data internally and externally.  Other responsibilities of the BA include requesting of PO Requestions, requesting addition of new suppliers in SAI or Oracle, performing revenue reconciliations, and investigating AR discrepancies.

This position operates within somewhat flexible parameters. The primary goal of this position is to achieve excellence in all facets of the [RL/NA] team. Providing the highest quality data effectively, efficiently and with the utmost attention to detail, decreases errors and increase profits. Mandatory in Office until finished Onboarding/Thirty Day Probationary Period is completed. Transitions into Hybrid role after (WFH and go in Office).

Pay scale: $80,000 - $90,000/year

Essential Functions:

• Environmental and Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Providing a safe environment for all employees, customers and visitors.

• Operational Performance & Best Business Practices
  • Records transactional data in the relevant supplier master file.
  • Invoices Brokerage transactions in Oracle.
  • Prepares revenue reconciliations between master files and Oracle and remediates discrepancies by making adjusting entries to the master file/Oracle.
  • Reconciles master files to Scale System (SAI) and communicates discrepancies to the relevant contact person.
  • Prepares check/ACH requests for payments to suppliers and service providers.
  • Enters payments in the Scale System (SAI).
  • Prepares reports and payment files for suppliers.
  • Reviews A/R variances assigned to the National Accounts and Reverse Logistics teams on the A/R Issue Logs, allocates them to the proper Commercial Specialists and follows up with them up until the issues have been resolved.

• Administrative Management
  • Assists in the maintenance of centralized master files for third-party recyclers.
  • Reaches out to third party recyclers for reports on a timely basis.
  • Reviews monthly pricing schedules for accuracy.
  • Assists the [RL/NA Manager] in ad hoc tasks required by upper management.
  • Communicates effectively with suppliers and recyclers to resolve questions/concerns they may have.
  • Enters requests for set up of new vendors in Oracle.
  • Research status of payments when requested by vendors.
  • Requests PO Requisitions in the AP system.
  • Maintains supplier list by adding new suppliers and updating the AP system with new supplier information.

• Special Projects
  • As assigned employee will work with others within and outside department to complete tasks.

Specific Other Responsibilities (regional, location, compliance, etc.):

The BA role may be asked to travel (less than 10%) in order to assist the [RL/NA Manager] in the acquisition process by providing administrative support.   

Internal Control Responsibilities:

Supports the Company’s Internal Control process which includes understanding, communicating and complying with defined internal controls. 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 the Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc related locations.  External contacts are by phone, email, in person, and in writing: i.e. banks, financial institutions, etc.  Incumbent interfaces with Corporate Finance, other finance professionals internal and external to company.

Job Conditions:

Average office environment with little natural light. Some overtime required to complete deadline work for month-end and year-end processing.  Attendance is critical during the first two weeks of the month and during year-end processing.

Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:

Ability to: lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally; sit for extended periods of time, u