ABOUT COR

Founded in 1996, COR is Portland’s largest and most innovative waste and recycling company, recognized for its sustainability efforts and commitment to the local community. Our impact continues to grow as we serve more clients, engage with neighbors, and expand our diverse workforce. Recently, we’ve been in the spotlight for securing new funding, adopting cutting-edge technology, and forming exciting partnerships to divert more waste from landfills and help local businesses and governments reduce their carbon footprints. In 2023, we led the way by transitioning our fleet to R99 renewable diesel—the cleanest option available—and proudly introduced Oregon’s first fully electric garbage truck.

OUR VISION

While we’ve seen incredible growth, we always prioritize people and planet over profits. COR is committed to making our world and our community a better place for all people, and for future generations.  We invest in diversity, workforce development, and forward-thinking concepts like the COR Campus innovation hub that’s creating the future of ClimateTech and Oregon’s circular economy.

OUR VALUES

Our COR Values guide us every day in the way we work and interact with each other:

1. Committed: we are committed to excellence, we possess strong work ethic, and we always do the right thing.
2. Team Player: we show respect and openness to collaborate with others; we are always willing to lend a helping hand.
3. Problem Solver: we think critically to identify and solve problems; we propose and implement thoughtful solutions.
4. Get It Done: we focus on completing our work efficiently and on time, overcoming obstacles along the way.

BENEFITS

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

COR is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and others who bring diverse perspectives to our team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This role will take ownership of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, with AP representing the majority of day-to-day responsibility

You'll play a critical role in keeping our financial operations accurate, efficient, and scalable as the business continues to grow

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       The primary responsibility of the A/P & A/R Specialist is to process the transactional expenses of the organization.  To analyze expenses, resolve accounting discrepancies and charge expenses to the correct general ledger accounts with accuracy and logic. To process customer payments.

·       Supportive role to the Finance Department and Financial Controller

o   Ensure transactions are posted accurately and in a timely manner for period-end.

o   Perform ongoing training for departments and staff on the Stampli expense process.

o   Follow procedures and policies to ensure internal controls are working and in line with GAAP.

o  Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

o Maintain schedules and support timely and accurate close processes

o   Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

·       Accounts Payable

o    Responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying bills.

o    Distribute each department’s invoices to appropriate staff.

o    Review bills and credit card receipts entered by other staff.

o    Process all multi-department bills and credit card receipts in Stampli.

o    Perform disbursements: weekly check run, ACH, and online payments.

o    Prepare Weekly Cash Report

o    Responsible for maintaining AP files.

o    Review and reconcile vendor statements and resolve any expense exceptions as they arise.

·         Vendor Management

o   Maintain good relations with all vendors.

o   New vendor set up.

o   Complete credit requests

o   Run quarterly review of vendors in NetSuite

o   Complete annual 1099 filing.

·       Accounts Receivable

o    In NetSuite, add new customers, summarize and file contracts

o    Partner with Operations and Growth to ensure customers are property set up and maintained

o    Receive deposits, apply incoming payments, maintain accurate customer account records

o    Create and/or import CSV data between systems

o    Review AR and contact any past due customers for payment

·       Excel Analysis (PivotTable, VLOOKUP, CSV imports/exports, advanced Excel like Power Query)

o    Update existing workbooks for allocations.

o    Create and or convert CSVs for distribution and or upload to NetSuite

o    Review AP transactions for correct use of subsidiary, department, GL account and class.

·          Other projects as needed.

KEY COMPETENCIES

·       Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics.

·       Outstanding communicator, both orally and written.

·       Detail-oriented, solid memory, and exceptional organizational skills. 

·       Responsible: The individual takes accountability for their behavior and performance and takes advantage of growth opportunities. 

·       Considerate: The individual is dependable, communicates respectfully with vendors, employees, and management, and promotes a positive company image. 

·       Productive: The individual uses company time and resources for business-related purposes and operates in a manner that is efficient and goal oriented.  

·       Safe: The individual conducts all aspects of their position in a manner that supports a safe environment. This also means that the individual reports safety concerns or safety incidents in a timely, clear, and professional manner.

·       Other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED & DESIRED EXPERIENCE

·       Bachelors’ degree and at least two (2) years of general accounting experience, or Associate’s degree and 4 years of general accounting experience.

·       Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, notably Advanced Excel.

·       2–4 years of accounting experience AR/AP accounting

·       Strong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles

·       Experience with accounting systems/ERPs (Stampli / NetSuite a plus)

·       Advanced Excel skills

PHYSICAL, DRIVING, TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

·       While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.

·       Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

·       Light to moderate lifting may be required.