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After outcry, ODOT removes ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from state property

ODOT field office on Highway 26 at Timberline Road flying a Thin Blue Line flag that has since been removed.
(Photo via @design_hole on Twitter)

The Oregon Department of Transportation has pulled down a Thin Blue Line flag that was flying on state-owned property.

The presence of the flag was noted by a Portland Twitter user who posted a photo of the image on Saturday (1/30) along with the message: “Why does the taxpayer-funded @OregonDOT lot at Hwy 26 & Timberline Rd have a Thin Blue Line flag on its flagpole?”

The post spread quickly and the majority of respondents expressed concern and tagged Oregon Governor Kate Brown in their messages. “Beyond inappropriate,” said one. “Gonna do anything about this racist flag on our community property @OregonGovBrown?” asked another.

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Job: General Accounting Clerk – Stages Cycling

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Job Title

General Accounting Clerk

Company / Organization

Stages Cycling

Job Description

Stages Cycling offers you the opportunity to work within the bike industry in an environment of like-minded people. We are looking for great people to join our team who are committed to living out our core values – Passionate, Creative, Intelligent, Listening, and Agile – All in an innovative environment.
Apply through our Career Portal at www.stagescycling.com/careers.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is responsible for providing accounting support to Accounting Controller and other managers. Issues and receives daily invoices and documents on the general ledger system, ensures files are complete and maintained as needed, handles accounts payable duties, and assists accounting personnel.
Performs accounts payable functions to include:
• Matches system Purchase Orders with invoices as they are received.
• Charges expenses to accounts and departments by analyzing invoices and expense reports, recording the entries.
• Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, verifying federal ID numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase order, contract, invoice or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos and issuing stop payments as necessary.
• Maintains vendor records in accounting system.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
Performs accounts receivable functions to include:
• Prepare invoices for customers for Foundation Fitness and its subsidiaries.
• Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, customer service department and customers.
• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions using appropriate systems to manage information.
• Maintains customer records in accounting database.
• Maintain weekly aging report and provide information and updates to internal clients.
Performs other accounting functions to include:
• Reports sales taxes using third party administrator and reconciles sales taxes payable.
• Maintains historical records and files according to standard IRS guidelines for records retention.
• Assists with monthly closing activities regarding accounts payable reconciliation.
• Assists with related special projects and provides ad hoc reports as required by management.
• Assists with monthly closing activities regarding accounts receivable reconciliation.
• Assists with related special projects and provides ad hoc reports as required by management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Analyzing Information, Data Entry Skills, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Thoroughness, General Math Skills, Reporting Skills, ERP Knowledge, Sophisticated Time Management, Multi-Tasking and Organizational Skills, Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Understanding of Accounting Principles,
PREFERRED SKILLS
Working Knowledge of General Ledger, NetSuite ERP.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position does not have any supervisory responsibility
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Foundation Fitness will make reasonable accommodations requested.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit or stand; use hands to finger or handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; read and see near objects. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position requires some overtime during month end activites.
TRAVEL
Travel is not required for this role.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Offers of employment will be contingent upon the results of a background check. Background checks will be completed only after a contingent offer of employment has been accepted. Background checks include social security verification, prior employment verification, personal and professional reference verification, criminal history check, and potentially additional searches. Searches related to criminal history will take into consideration the nature of the crime and its relation to the position, the time since the conviction, the number of convictions, and relevant risk to the business and related parties.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
This position is a full-time, in-office attendance position. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, Flexible Spending Account, Paid vacation and holidays, free access to our fitness center, and product discounts.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply and welcome applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We are committed to evaluating candidates based on job qualifications. We will make reasonable accommodations as requested.

How to Apply

Apply through our Career Portal at www.stagescycling.com/careers.

Video shows another intentional vehicular assault on a bicycle rider

Still from security video. Watch it below.

Someone used their pickup truck as a weapon to assault a bike rider in Portland on Friday. The altercation followed an interaction between the two road users and might have been fueled by road rage. It’s still unclear what – if anything – might have provoked the assault.

Footage shared on Reddit less than an hour ago shows the driver of a small red pick-up follow a bike rider into a parking lot at Southeast 3rd and Taylor. The driver then intentionally rams their truck into the man before reversing and driving away. (It’s a felony crime in Oregon to hit someone with your vehicle and not stop to investigate it.)

The video (below) from a nearby business surveillance camera was uploaded to YouTube by a user named Aaron Sturgill who claims to be friends with the victim.

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Portland business finds niche building book bikes

Icicle Tricycle’s book bike has found a solid place in the line-up next to the company’s ice cream and coffee trikes.
(All photos courtesy Icicle Tricycles)

Books and bikes are powerful tools that have helped improve people’s lives for ages. A local company combines them in way that makes the sum greater than its parts.

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Job: Mechanic – Sellwood Cycle Repair

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Job Title

Mechanic

Company / Organization

Sellwood Cycle Repair

Job Description

Sellwood Cycle Repair is seeking a new member for our team. We are a diverse group of folks, committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and energetic workplace. We’re proud to say we employ all types of folks who enjoy riding, repairing, and selling bicycles. We strive to offer our customers exceptional sales and service experiences.

An applicant will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and–critically–ability to work as part of a team. An ideal candidate will have mechanical aptitude. (Shop experience is prioritized but not required.) Work will involve a variety of tasks, from sales to service–and that in between.

The position is full-time, meaning 30-40 hours per work week. (Saturdays are required.) Hours can be flexible. Pay is competitive. Health benefits are available. Thanks for considering us!

How to Apply

Email resume to shop@sellwoodcycle.com

It’s official: Mayor Wheeler adds Sam Adams to his team

Sam Adams at a Safe Routes to School event in north Portland in 2010.
(Photo: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)

Former Portland mayor and transportation commissioner Sam Adams is back.

Mayor Ted Wheeler has confirmed a strong hunch we shared earlier this month that Adams would be added to his staff.

In a statement published today, Wheeler said Adams will serve as his director of strategic innovations and, “lead work on key second-term policy priorities.”

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