Financial Accountant in Norwalk, Connecticut, United States (# 1711)
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
- 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. 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 are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with GAAP, corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Preparation and/or review of monthly and quarterly working papers, ensuring proper classification and no material misstatement.
- Prepares journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and is responsible for treasury functions.
- Maintains a solid understanding of the business, its transactional and contractual obligations and becomes directly involved in specific business issues and their resolution.
- 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. QuickBooks is an asset.
- Solid understanding of GAAP.
- Excellent mathematical skills.
- Time management and organizational 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.
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