Sr Business Analyst ID-13712

May 2, 2025

The Senior Business Analyst (SSA) reports to the appropriate Financial Business Partner for Recycling Services. The SSA performs accounting duties of a complex nature and prepares specialized reports and analyses. The SSA assists with the review of bank account reconciliations and journal entries. The SSA also reviews and coordinates accrual accounting for the business division. Preparation of month-end close journal entries and analysis of financial results is also falls within the duties of the SSA. The SSA works with the Financial Business Partner for Recycling Services to ensure that the close process is on track and implements changes as necessary to improve the close cycle process. Other responsibilities of the SSA include the accurate completion of journal entries; spreadsheets account analysis; ad-hoc projects regarding emerging accounting issues; and other duties which require the understanding of financial statements. The SSA is involved in the month-end closing; general ledger and internal / external audit support; tasks associated with managing the close cycle; and continuous improvement of the accounting environment.

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

Internal Control Responsibilities

Supports the Company’s 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 relate to 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 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, 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.

Qualifications

Three years of related experience required. Responsibility for company general ledger and financial statements preferred. BS or BA in accounting required. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting procedures / principles and GAAP framework required. CPA preferred as is public accounting experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel software, ERP systems (preferably Oracle) and 10-key competency. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to build relationships. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required. Ability to work independently with limited day-to-day supervision. Willingness to challenge conventional thinking for the betterment of the company.

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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