Accounting Specialist 6-12 Month Contract in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States (# 915)

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/ 

Job Description

When you join RB Global you will be part of a diverse, global team that is focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. 

If you have 1-3 years of professional experience, preferably in a finance role and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team and be help us achieve our vision of becoming the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets.

Responsibilities

• Record payments and prepare bank reconciliation, identify and investigate any banking discrepancies and reconcile unidentified payments.
• Process refunds for overpayments, bid deposits, post-sale adjustments and tax credits.
• Create invoices to bill customers, consignors, and inter-company subsidiaries.
• Review the aging of accounts receivable and set up allowance for doubtful accounts (AFDA) in accordance with company policy. 
• Assist with month end closing and reporting.
• Investigate and resolve any unpaid post-sale settlements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Review contractual agreements. 
• Verify and process consignment files to create settlement statements and issue accurate payment for consignments in accordance with the company’s contractual obligations.
• Liaise with Search and Review departments to continually monitor files ready for settlement statements, post-sale changes and corrections for price adjustments, deductions and bill for deficiencies.
• Run and analyze lien searches.
• Assist sites in collection efforts.
• Verify and process consignment files to create settlement statements and issue accurate payment for consignments in accordance with the company’s contractual obligations.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed. 

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience working with ERP systems ex. Oracle Cloud, Salesforce
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• 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.
• A solid work ethic, without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job.

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.