Financial Accountant

RB Global Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RB Global Inc. on-site in Burnaby, BC, seeks a Financial Accountant to support period-end closing, SOX/audit tasks, and general accounting operations. You will partner with Operational and Corporate Finance to optimize close processes and strengthen controls.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounting, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with accounting software (Oracle a plus), and solid bookkeeping ability. You will prepare reconciliations, analyze variances, and assist in regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting/finance.
• Advanced MS Excel and accounting software; Oracle is a plus.
• Strong bookkeeping competencies.
• Excellent mathematical skills.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle general accounting tasks related to period end closing and compliance.
• Support SOX/audit activities and financial statement prep.
• Ensure contract revenue, inventory valuation, and risk contracts are reported accurately.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly working papers for inventory and risk contracts.
• Produce variance analyses for P&L and balance sheet.
• Maintain understanding of business transactions and resolve issues.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist with statutory compliance reporting.
• Participate in special accounting projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Excel

Accounting software

Bookkeeping

Time management

Mathematical skills

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Employer

RB Global (NYSE: RBA)

RB Global (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA) is a leading, omnichannel marketplace that provides value-added insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers and sellers of commercial assets and vehicles worldwide. Through its auction sites in 13 countries and digital platform, RB Global serves customers in more than 170 countries across a variety of asset classes, including automotive, commercial transportation, construction, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.

The company’s marketplace brands include Ritchie Bros., the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles offering online bidding, and IAA, a leading global digital marketplace connecting vehicle buyers and sellers. RB Global’s portfolio of brands also includes Rouse Services, which provides a complete end-to-end asset management, data-driven intelligence and performance benchmarking system; SmartEquip, an innovative technology platform that supports customers’ management of the equipment lifecycle and integrates parts procurement with both OEMs and dealers; Xcira, a leader in live simulcast auction technologies; and Veritread, an online marketplace for heavy haul transport.

Recruiting Organization

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.

EEO Information

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.