Staff Accountant II

Happy Valley OR

Description

OBRC is the industry steward of Oregon’s nationally recognized beverage container deposit program. We help keep Oregon beautiful by providing outstanding services to our partner distributors and retailers, and to the public for the recovery, reuse, and recycling of beverage containers. As a result of an internal promotion, we have an immediate opportunity for a Staff Accountant II. Summary The Staff Accountant II provides various accounting functions including journal entries, account analysis and review. This position assists Department Directors and CFO with yearly budget preparation and assists the Controller with year-end closing audit preparations. Primary Duties & Responsibilities • Oversee the fixed asset process including review of work in process, placing items in service, processing disposals and transfers, and recording depreciation. Ensure capitalized items are accurate and complete and in accordance with our fixed asset policy. • Oversee the accounts receivable process including review of invoicing, applications, reconciliations, and monitoring of past due balances. • Monthly journal entries to record fixed asset additions, disposals and transfers, capital leases and capital loans. • Monthly journal entries to record accounts receivable adjustments, salvage-related items, and refill inventory. • Oversee the monthly recording of salvage revenue from the sale of recycled materials, net of amounts allocated to distributors. Ensure accuracy and completeness of salvage revenue, freight revenue, pickup and processing fees, drops and transfers. • Monthly reconciliation of assigned accounts and review of reconciliations performed by Staff Accountant I as assigned. • Prepare account analysis for assigned expense accounts on the financial statements at month-end. Review expense account amounts for unusual or incorrectly classified expenses. Compare the current month’s amounts with previous month. Includes documenting reasons for variances and making necessary adjustments via journal entries. • Assist with annual budget. • Review work of Staff Accountant I and Accounting Clerk as assigned. • Prepare assigned schedules as required for the year-end audit and any other audit support activities as determined by the Controller. Education/Experience • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. • Minimum of 3-4 years of accounting experience required. Requirements – Skills, Job Knowledge & Abilities • Proficiency and professional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Outlook and have an intermediate Excel skill level. • Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, handle frequent changes effectively and professionally, follow through on issues in a timely manner, and give excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy. • Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate professionally at all levels with internal and external business partners. • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Supervisory Responsibility • None Travel • None Apply for Staff Accountant II - Clackamas (Req. #3365) using the link below: