About Us
Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is a global asset management and disposition company, offering customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets in numerous industries including construction, transportation, agriculture, energy, oil and gas, mining, and forestry. Our mission is to create compelling business solutions for the world's builders to easily and confidently exchange equipment. Learn more about us at: https://www.ritchiebros.com/
About The Team
As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.
In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.
Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.
Job Description
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for high volume of processing accounts receivable transactions for US / EMEA / APAC auctions. The primary mandate for the Specialist will be to ensure outstanding receivables remain within company targets, and that appropriate accounts receivable process and systems are adhered to.May be responsible for larger volume accounts.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for confirming bid deposits and paymentsUploads auction transactions and enter all accounting adjustments including deductions, price adjustments, collapses, sales tax, pilferageProcesses refunds for overpayments, bid deposits, collapses, price adjustments, and tax adjustmentsEnsures appropriate authorizations and policies are adhered to with respect to adjustmentsGenerates invoices to bill customers, consignors and inter-company subsidiariesAssists sale site in collections and reconciling customer accounts; investigate and resolve any delinquenciesNotifies departments regarding pertinent receivable balances, adjustments and holdbacks in accordance with timelinesScrutinize aging of accounts receivable and provide input to management for determining allowance for doubtful accounts (AFDA) per policyResponsible for Reconciling AR sub-ledger to general ledger; Assist with month end closing and reporting and process monthly finance charges as applicableReviews sale site set-up to ensure that tax and administrative fees are correctly inputtedResearch and respond to customer inquiries; Maintain customer account information; Filing and sorting paperworkPerform other duties as assigned
Qualifications 2-3 years of prior accounts receivable experienceCustomer Service experience preferredFlexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hoursExperience working with ERP systemsProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationshipsOutstanding analytical and problem-solving skillsOrganized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environmentExcellent time management skills and the ability to always meet deadlinesSelf-motivated and able to work unsupervisedDemonstrated experience working well as a member of a team
