Accountant

Flipp is a pre-IPO company on a mission to help shoppers provide for their families by making life more affordable by leveraging technology. We work with the largest retailers and manufacturers in the world to help them transform their businesses and connect them with millions of shoppers through our next-generation digital shopping marketplace. Our award-winning Flipp app is used by millions of shoppers every week to make better purchase decisions and to save 20-40% off their bills.

With the recent increase in costs of living, Flipp’s mission has never been more relevant. Flipp’s Shopper Consideration Platform allows retailers and manufacturers to create digital experiences from their savings & deals content. These experiences help Shoppers decide what to buy and where to buy it. Flipp then connects those retailer and manufacturer experiences to millions of shoppers through Flipp’s owned and operated channels.

The Accountant is responsible for supporting the financial reporting process related to Revenue to provide accurate and timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders. They will help ensure compliance with tax authorities and other regulatory or external requirements.

What you'll get the opportunity to do:

• Support financial reporting process

  • Own monthly revenue recognition process including recording deferred and unbilled revenue
  • Produce monthly gross margin analysis across all revenue streams
  • Support in the preparation of monthly financial statements by maintaining detailed supporting working papers through performing account reconciliations
  • Perform a preliminary assessment of new revenue streams and the impact of adopting accounting standards

• Support the financial statement audits and other regulatory authority reporting as they arise

  • Support the Manager, Accounting with the external audit process
  • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting with Statistics Canada
  • Assist with providing financial information to business leaders as requested

• Ensure proactive compliance with all tax authorities in Canada and the US

  • Prepare the monthly sales tax filing and complete quarterly sales tax reconciliations
  • Prepare support for the annual corporate tax return and US tax treaty
  • Prepare support for the external tax team to perform state assessment nexus, voluntary disclosure (where required) and US State & Federal filings
  • Manage ad-hoc tax inquiries - i.e. tax impact of new revenue streams, tax impacts on individuals, inquiries from US tax authorities

• Ad-hoc Special Projects & Analysis

  • Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve them via implementation of new tools, systems, and processes
  • Assist in documenting and establishing a strong controls environment through the enhancement and management of accounting systems and controls
  • Perform ad-hoc requests and in-depth analysis as requested

What you'll bring to the team:

• 2+ years of accounting and/or finance experience
• Pursuing a professional accounting designation (CPA)
• US GAAP knowledge is an asset
• Great Plains, NetSuite experience is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Our promise to each other:

What we bring:

• An inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice matters
• A remote first environment
• The tools and opportunities you need to grown and develop
• Every opportunity to own your success

What you bring:

• Your authentic self, everyday
• Your best work, from anywhere
• An appetite for learning, curiosity, and a growth mindset
• Motivation, initiative and the mind of an entrepreneur

Here’s how we work:

From working with top technologies to sending you to industry-leading conferences, we will make sure you have all that you need to expand your knowledge and grow your career. We have a trust-based culture where all team members are empowered to work in the way that’s best for them to thrive.

Our culture is at the centre of all that we do. We have been recognized through numerous accolades over the past three years including Best Workplaces in Canada, Deloitte 50 Best Managed, Best Workplaces in Canada for Women, Most Admired CEO and Top 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

Here’s how to apply:

If you’re interested in working with us on the future of shopping, fill out the fields below and submit your application. While experience and skill sets are valuable, growth potential and attitudes are equally important. If you’re prepared to grow dramatically with your team at a world-class learning organization, consider applying. We understand that the most creative solutions require diversity in thought and life experiences.

Flipp is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We are proud to be a welcoming space for employees, of every background, to bring their whole selves to work with confidence. Flipp is committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure our selection process is equitable, and such accommodations can be made available on request. If you require an accommodation, please contact your dedicated recruiter directly.