Senior Settlements Accountant

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SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Senior Settlements Accountant for our Auction Settlements Department.

LOCATION:

South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, focusing on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art. Heritage Auctions is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and more.

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

COMPENSATION:
Commensurate based on experience.

• Supervision of assigned auction settlement team members and other settlement accountants
• Ensure all auction proceed payments are accurate, timely, properly authorized, and documented
• Ensure accounting entries and processes for settlements are accurate and reconciled
• Lead continuous improvement and innovation in all auction settlement functions
• Lead and train the assigned settlement team members
• Organize the workload of the assigned settlement team members
• Close auctions once finalized and book daily journal entries
• Assist with the preparation of settlement statements for each consignor for each venue
• Verify consignor statements for accuracy and review sales reporting prior to payments
• Calculate, enter, and review miscellaneous adjustments
• Deduct customer accounts receivable from auction proceeds according to SOP
• Verify and change payee names as needed per authorized proceeds directives
• Prepare preliminary auction settlement statements
• Multi-task and maintain auction records at various stages of completion for multiple categories
• Perform final accounts receivable review, balance prices realized, prepare the check batch, verify checks posted fees, note the Auction Summary Report, and print settlement checks
• Post wires daily to the general ledger and assist with wire reconciliations
• Assist with booking advance payments, fees, and providing interest calculations as necessary
• Assist with documentation and research for month-end close tasks
• Book accounting entries for adjustments, refunds, changes and corrections as necessary
• Follow up on requests to provide research, resolutions, and process documentation
• Assist with audit tasks and accounting projects
• Work on design and implementation for a new ERP system

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a business field, preferably Accounting; 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting preferred.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Keen attention to detail
• Highly proactive with a positive attitude
• Ability to handle heavy workloads and prioritize unexpected high-importance requests
• Experience with an ERP system is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) including document formatting, templates, mail merge, formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data reporting and analysis

Must be able to sit and work at a computer for 3-8 hours daily; occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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