Accounts Receivable Specialist

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.

• 2-3 years of prior accounts receivable experience
• Customer Service experience preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to always meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated experience working well as a member of a team.

• Responsible for confirming bid deposits and payments.
• Uploads auction transactions and enters all accounting adjustments including deductions, price adjustments, collapses, sales tax, pilferage.
• Processes refunds for over payments, bid deposits, collapses, price adjustments, and tax adjustments.
• Ensures appropriate authorizations and policies are adhered to with respect to adjustments.
• Generates invoices to bill customers, consignors and inter-company subsidiaries.
• Assists sale site in collections and reconciling customer accounts; investigates and resolves any delinquencies.
• Notifies departments regarding pertinent receivable balances, adjustments and holdbacks in accordance with timelines.
• Scrutinizes aging of accounts receivable and provides input to management for determining allowance for doubtful accounts (AFDA) per policy.
• Responsible for reconciling AR sub-ledger to general ledger; assists with month end closing and reporting and processes monthly finance charges as applicable.
• Reviews sale site set-up to ensure that tax and administrative fees are correctly inputted.
• Researches and responds to customer inquiries; maintains customer account information; files and sorts paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match for first 4% contributed.
• 15 days of PTO each year.

Ritchie Bros. is an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with all applicable laws. This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in the country in which this job is located. Candidate selection is made by Talent Acquisition. Only electronic applications can be accepted.