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Staff Accountant – General Ledger

Radius Recycling
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jul 2024

About the role

Radius Recycling provides a dynamic work environment reflective of its position as one of North America’s largest recyclers of scrap metal and a manufacturer of finished steel products. We seek self-motivated and intellectually curious individuals to join our General Ledger Accounting team. Our fast-paced and evolving environment features stimulating and rewarding work, regular collaboration across functions and departments, and exposure to new and engaging challenges. As a public company whose stock has been trading since 1993 (RDUS: NASDAQ Global Select Market), Radius Recycling strives to staff its teams with individuals enthusiastic about serving both internal and external stakeholders, supporting strategic initiatives, maintaining a strong control environment, and developing skills to advance professionally.

The Staff Accountant reports to the General Ledger Accounting Supervisor and is responsible for supporting the following key areas:

  • Preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and other financial schedules.
  • Review and explanation of changes in the balance sheet, income statement, and other balances from period to period (fluctuation analysis).
  • Effective management of workload and deadlines including enhanced quarter-and-year-end activities.
  • Continuous improvement efforts including implementing efficiencies, enhancing processes, and advancing communication within and among teams.
  • Assisting internal and external audit teams and preparing ad hoc reports.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or relevant experience.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience (preferred experience includes responsibility for general ledger and financial statements).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel software, ERP systems (preferably ORACLE) and and data-analytics/architecture literacy or interests to develop..
  • Exemplary writing, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain quality relationships that support all levels of the organization while challenging conventional thinking for the betterment of the company
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and changing priorities.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.

Radius Recycling participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.

An offer of U.S. employment by Radius Recycling or any of its subsidiaries is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

All new hires must review and sign an Arbitration Agreement. This applies to all U.S. non-union employees.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Radius Recycling does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.

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