Accounts Payable Associate

To strengthen our FSSC in Breda (NL), we are looking for an Accounts Payable Associate

You will be responsible for all transactions and payments to suppliers, consignors and buyers for one or more Ritchie Bros. companies. Within our group we have several companies that have local entities in multiple countries. Building extensive knowledge about the entity that is under your supervision is essential to ensure smooth operating of our FSSC. Your main task is to verify and process all invoices documents and payments on time, following our SOX controls and proactively communicate with your stakeholders. In this role you will furthermore:

• Assess, verify and process invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, refunds, Advanced payments and expense reports from various offices and sale sites in the EMEA regions.
• Input data/invoices into Basware and Oracle ERP system.
• Maintain accurate and complete information on AP subledgers.
• Prepare invoices for payment accurately and in due time.
• Follow up on unpaid and late invoices.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently and/or in collaboration with sale site staff by exercising ethical and objective judgment skills.
• Ensure appropriate authorizations in accordance with the company’s contractual obligations
• Actively contribute to the success of Accounts Payable month/quarter/year end accounting closing and reporting.
• Work close to Project team to improve and simplify our processes

Here is what you bring:

It goes without saying that you have strong attention to detail, you are proactive, accountable, organized and have an excellent communication skill. A first-time right approach enables you to process tasks swiftly and contributes to the service level that you want to maintain to both your colleagues and our clients. If you have a proven commitment to providing fantastic customer service, we would love to have you on board. Experience in making process improvements in an operating department is a plus. Furthermore, you have:

• Accounts Payable experience (accounting experience is a plus)
• Professional level English
• Experience with Oracle
• Intermediate/advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint
• Residence- and work permit for the Netherlands

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 65+ 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.

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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. No agency calls, please.