Accountant

We're more than a tech company, more than an incubator and more than a ventures firm. Uncommon Purpose generates ideas that can be turned into dynamic business solutions. We do this by focusing on the potential of our people.

Uncommon Purpose is not only our name, but a philosophy that helped evolve Traction on Demand into a services powerhouse that was acquired by the business platform it served – Salesforce. Uncommon Purpose is taking the momentum of developing products and companies such as Traction Guest, Traction Rec, and Traction Complete, applying that innovative thinking and go-to-market savvy to create game-changing solutions that help businesses compete and lead.

Skills

We come from a variety of backgrounds, and we are eager to find people that are from non-traditional backgrounds. Typically, we find that people are successful in this role when they have:

• Post-secondary education in a business or accounting program and/or previous experience in full cycle accounting (1-2 years preferred)

• Highly organized & detail oriented

• Able to operate effectively & efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to implement processes and controls to ensure data integrity

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to forge effective relationships through all organizational levels and with customers

• Passion for process improvement and the drive and tenacity to exceed performance expectations and manage change

• Prepare full cycle accounts payable including vendor bills, expense reports and corporate credit cards

• Responsible for customer billing & cash receipt processing including preparation of invoices, record payment, prepare and process bank deposits.

• Prepare full cycle accounts payable including vendor bills, expense reports and corporate credit cards

• Coordinate accounts payable queries from external stakeholders and internal staff

• Process accrual, prepaid entries, accurate cheque runs and electronic payments

• Perform bank reconciliations

• Assist with month and year end close processes which includes reconciling accounts and preparing journal entries

• Assist the financial reporting team in month end closing, financial reporting and various other regulatory reporting requirements

• Support tax remittance and filings including GST, PST and SUT remittance preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with governing legislation and regulations

• Collaborating with other employees to ensure data in the system is feeding properly into reporting data

• General support across the wider finance team

Values Alignment

Culture at Uncommon Purpose is about values. We are looking for people who want to join an active community of engaged individuals who see business as more than just a vehicle to make money. We care about our people, wider community and planet. Come join us on this journey!

UP is a group of entrepreneurs committed to creating ecstatic clients, doing enjoyable work and being efficient in everything we do. We fail fast and love to innovate. Change is our middle name.

Our values don’t just sit on a glossy page. We live by them every day. Our values are the cornerstone of who we are – how do they resonate with you?

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  Pursue Unknowns

• Own It

• Foster Candor

• Invest in Joy

• Do Good

Uncommon Purpose is an equal opportunity employer and love diversity at our company! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Please note, employment is contingent on successful completion of background and reference checks.