- 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.
Discover the new Ritchie Bros.
When you join Ritchie Bros., 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 an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team.
To complement our finance operations team, we are looking for an Account Receivable Specialist to join our team in Breda (NL).
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is essential in ensuring smooth financial operations and maintaining the organization's cash flow. Key responsibilities include processing and monitoring incoming payments, maintaining precise and up-to-date records, and safeguarding revenue by accurately verifying and posting receipts.
This role also involves a high volume of processing accounts receivable transactions for US, EMEA, and APAC auctions. The primary mandate is to ensure that outstanding receivables remain within company targets, consistently upholding best practices and adhering to established accounts receivable processes and systems. Specialists may also be responsible for managing larger volume accounts.
If you're detail-oriented and driven to keep financial operations running smoothly, this role is a perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Day-to day tasks include:
- Payment Management: Confirm and communicate the receipt of bid deposits and payments while maintaining accurate records.
- Invoicing and Refund Processing: Generate invoices for customers, consignors, and inter-company subsidiaries, and process refunds for overpayments, bid deposits, collapses, price adjustments, and tax corrections.
- Transaction Oversight: Upload auction transactions and handle adjustments, including deductions, price changes, sales tax, and other necessary corrections.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile the accounts receivable sub-ledger to the general ledger, monitor aging receivables, and recommend allowances for doubtful accounts (AFDA).
- Customer and Site Support: Assist sale sites with collections, investigate and resolve account delinquencies, and respond to customer inquiries with professionalism.
- Communication and Coordination: Communicate information about receivables and adjustments to internal teams and collaborate with management to ensure timely resolution of issues related to accounts.
Here is what you bring
To excel as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you should be a able to work efficiently, be a teamplayer, and have the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Key qualifications and attributes include:
- 2-3 years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Organized, detailed-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Flexibility
- Customer Service experience preferred
What We Offer
Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow around the globe, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – we have proven this throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we will take care of you along the way. Here is how:
- Hybrid flexibility
- Pension Plan with company match
- Appealing Employee share purchase plan
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Gym sponsorship
Who are we?
Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. We help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries.
- 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.
