Disbursements Specialist in Yatala, Queensland, Australia (# 3761)

Job Description

IAA Australia, a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company – is as a Great Place to Work®, we are a trusted leading global marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers.  Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique multichannel platform processes more than 2.5 million vehicles annually. Headquartered in Westchester, IL, IAA 

RB Global guarantees that all buyers will purchase equipment that is free and clear of encumbrances. The Disbursement Specialist contributes to the overall Risk Management of the Seller Services front-end cycle. Major responsibilities include preparation of the settlement statements and payment of fully reviewed settlements to Consignors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare settlement Statements
• Prepare payments for approved advances, inventory purchases and annual files. 
• 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 Operations staff.
• Confirm bank details are recorded for all Suppliers, liaising with Supplier Maintenance team 
• 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

• 1-3 years of experience working in an office environment.
• Enrolled or about to enroll in an accounting program.
• Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable is an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Proficiency with Office package. 
• Great organizational skills. You have a proven ability to juggle multiple projects effectively, to prioritize a high volume of work, and to meet strict deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail – you’ll provide precise facts and figures and produce accurate work.
• Ability to work independently in a high volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic – you take pride in a job well done

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.