Disbursements Specialist in Australia (# 1605)

Job Description

Major responsibilities include preparation of the settlement statements for each account, along with payment of fully reviewed settlements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare settlement Statements
• Prepare payments for approved advances, inventory purchases and annual files.
• Confirm bank details are recorded for all Suppliers, liaising with Supplier Maintenance team.
• Ensure that the settlement accounts such as auction proceeds payable, holdbacks, repairs & hauling and repairs & maintenance are prepared and recorded correctly.
• Ensure appropriate authorisations in accordance with the company’s contractual obligations and within company policy.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently and/or in collaboration with settlement team members and sale site staff.
• Overall participation and management of quality assurance reporting for Seller Services KPIs.
• Exercise ethical and objective judgment skills.
• Participation in special projects.
• Performs other accounting administrative duties as required.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours as required.
• Other duties and projects as assigned by Supervisor/Lead.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in audit, accounting, legal, or banking related roles.
• • Experience working with ERP systems, Oracle is a plus.
• • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• • Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• • Organized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Negotiating and problem resolution. 
• Previous experience in high volume related roles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including extensive use of pivot tables, V-lookups and comfort with complex excel sheets.
• Time-management and problem resolution.
• Ability to work well under pressure, adjust to changing priorities and capable of meeting tight timelines.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to develop strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Desire to suggest alternatives and ideas for improvement.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• A solid work ethic, without sacrificing your sense of humour or your ability to have fun on the job.

The Specialist Disbursements will have excellent time-management, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

EEOC

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.