Accounts Payable Associate - Part-Time

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

As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year.

In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives.

Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.

Job Description

When you join Ritchie Bros., you’ll be part of a diverse, global team that’s focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. Learn more about our culture and commitment to diversity and inclusion at Candidate Portal .

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team. Whether you’re out in the field or back at your office, you’ll be helping us achieve our vision of becoming the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets.

We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Associate in Burnaby, British Columbia. This role is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Based on the national average, the anticipated base salary range for this role is $40,000 - $60,000 per year.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for high volume processing of accounts payable transactions for multiple legal entities in North America. The primary mandate for the Associate will be to ensure all suppliers are paid on time, and that appropriate remittance process and internal controls are adhered to.

This Job Will Require You To

Research and respond to supplier inquiries

Collect, verify and maintain accurate and complete information on applicable suppliers

Audit employee expenses for completeness and accuracy

Filing and sorting paperwork

Assist with month end closing and reporting

Review and oversite of subcontractor insurance certificates and rental agreements

Performs other accounting administrative duties as required

Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours Responsibilities

In this role you’ll:

Review, verify and process invoices, purchase orders and expense reports from various offices and sale sites in a timely manner

Able to apply purchase limits, ensure appropriate authorizations, etc. in accordance with corporate controls

Follow up and obtain clarification on any discrepancies or inaccuracies on invoices and purchase authority limits

Uses pre-set guidelines to code invoices to the general ledger

Process daily check runs, electronic funds transfers, and wire payments

Investigate and resolve any unpaid or late invoices; reconcile supplier statements

Responsible for entering inter-company invoices

Actively support the RB Unreserved Commitment to Safety: to send everyone home, every day, the way they came to work, by taking personal responsibility for your safety and safety of your team, co-workers and customers

Qualifications

Here’s what you bring:

Associates degree in accounting preferred or equivalent college accounting course work

1-3 years of accounts payable experience and experience working in an office environment

Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable experience is an asset

Experience working with ERP systems

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