IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company is seeking a temporary Account Receivable Specialist to join our team in Westchester, IL

The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for high volume processing of Payments for assets under various Ritchie Bros. channels. This role’s primary objective is to provide customer service to internal and external customers through payment application while adhering to contractual obligations, internal policy, and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Validate and post payments ensuring timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Ensure appropriate authorizations and policies are adhered to.
• Record receipts and prepare bank reconciliation daily.
• Identify and investigate any banking discrepancies and reconcile unidentified payments.
• Liaison between buyers, branches, and financing companies.
• Process refunds for overpayments, post-sale adjustments, and tax credits.
• Assist in collections and reconciling customer accounts.
• Research and respond to customer inquiries.
• Reconcile AR sub-ledger to general ledger.
• Assist with month end closing and reporting.
• Perform other accounting administrative duties as required.
• Resolve buyer payment disputes and discrepancies.
• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours and occasional overtime hours.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs
• Ability to operate related office equipment, such as computers, 10-key calculator, and copier
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Access are preferred
• 1-3 years accounting experience and account reconciliation

This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of 3-6 months.

AboutIAA, an RB Global, Inc. company:

IAA, an RB Global, Inc. company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA’s unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base – located throughout over 170 countries – and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global, Inc. globally has over 7,000 employees and is headquartered near Chicago in Westchester, Illinois.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)