Financial Accountant (Maternity Leave) in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (# 1986)

Job Description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for general accounting tasks related to period end closing, SOX / financial statement audit support, and other Financial Operations accounting related work and compliance. Working closely with the Operational and Corporate Finance Teams, the Financial Accountant will support key initiatives including enhancing business processes and the optimization of the close process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general accounting tasks related to period end closing, SOX / financial statement audit support, and other Financial Operations accounting related work and compliance.
• Ensures financial results related to contract revenue recognition, inventory valuation and At-Risk contracts are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP, corporate and regulatory requirements, both pre and post auction.
• Preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly working papers relating to inventory and risk contracts, ensuring proper classification and no material misstatement.
• Prepares variance analysis for P&L; and Balance Sheet.
• Maintains a solid understanding of the business, its transactional and contractual obligations and becomes directly involved in specific business issues and their resolution
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Prepare statutory compliance reporting.
• Participation in special projects, committees, and other accounting duties/projects as may be assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred in an accounting or finance role.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software. Oracle is an asset.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping competencies.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Time management skills.

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.