Financial Accountant - 6 Month Contract in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (# 1665)

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

Job Description

•    Manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks accordingly, and meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
•    Be flexible, and work collaboratively as a team, taking on new tasks as needed to achieve the goal of timely and accurate reporting.
•    Reconcile company bank accounts for North American region (40+ accounts).
•    Post journal entries (JE’s) as required for relevant Treasury transfers, bank interest, fees, etc.
•    Preparate month-end bank reconciliation support as required for SOX audit purposes.
•    Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders in a matrix environment.
•    Be an agent of change through a continuous improvement process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journals with relevant supporting working papers.
• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis.
• Prepare month-end bank reconciliation packages.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders.
• Other as required.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance/accounting.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in an accounting role. 
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting Software. Oracle is an asset.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping competencies.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• This will be a hybrid role.
• Expected compensation for this role is $30-35/hour. 

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.