Careers

Accounting Assistant, Part Time

Location: Downtown Toronto

Reporting to: Finance Manager

 

Who We Are

Participation in Youth Sports is expensive. Most teams and families have to fundraise to offset the cost of playing but fundraising sucks. No one enjoys doing it. It’s time consuming, awkward and you end up having to buy stuff you don’t really want or need. FlipGive helps keep kids in the game by offering a new, easy way to raise money.

FlipGive is a free team funding app that makes raising money a breeze. Teams earn cash back for buying the things they already need. Get paid whenever you shop, dine out, book hotels or activities.

FlipGive has flipped giving on its head by transforming how fundraising happens. We’re passionate about using technology to drive positive social change and are proud to be the first internationally certified B Corporation.

 

Position Profile:

This is a great opportunity to learn the ropes of a tech start up in Toronto and be a part of the growing field of social innovation. You have to be detailed oriented, responsible and independent. Daily activities include office administration and accounting responsibilities. In return you are getting valuable experience and the amazing team to work with.

 

Key Responsibilities

Assisting Finance Manager with day to day bookkeeping and office administration

Processing FlipGive payments and refunds for retailers and fundraisers

Performing AP/AR tasks, bank deposits and accounts reconciliation

Developing and maintaining an intimate understanding of FlipGive products

Taking ownership and helping us improve and enhance our internal processes and systems

Exercising good judgement and decision-making

 

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

tough and committed - keep your promises and get it done no matter the pressure

VERY detail oriented and knows numbers

passionate about learning accounting and business operation processes

a problem solver - resolves issues not just patches up the leaks

focused and resourceful - you are not afraid of a challenge and do your own research when necessary

a team player and fun to work with - for those days when you simply must take it easy!

 

Skills & Experience Required

High school diploma + enrolment into BA/Accounting program - accounting education preferred

Knowledge of accounting software (QuickBooks) and Excel

Strong communication skills

Intermediate Google Drive skills, including Google Docs, Spreadsheets, etc.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

 

Application Requirements

Please upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant references to [email protected] Include "Accounting Assistant - Part-Time" in your email subject line.

We will only be reviewing applications with both a resume and cover letter - in your cover letter let us know why you are interested in this position at FlipGive.

We appreciate all applications. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

Full Stack React Developer, Full Time

Location: Downtown Toronto

Reporting to: Chief Product Officer

 

Who We Are

Participation in Youth Sports is expensive. Most teams and families have to fundraise to offset the cost of playing but fundraising sucks. No one enjoys doing it. It’s time consuming, awkward and you end up having to buy stuff you don’t really want or need. FlipGive helps keep kids in the game by offering a new, easy way to raise money.

FlipGive is a free team funding app that makes raising money a breeze. Teams earn cash back for buying the things they already need. Get paid whenever you shop, dine out, book hotels or activities.

FlipGive has flipped giving on its head by transforming how fundraising happens. We’re passionate about using technology to drive positive social change and are proud to be the first internationally certified B Corporation.

 

Position Profile:

We have an immediate opening for an intermediate full-stack React developer to join our development team here in Toronto. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in web application development in either a startup or digital agency environment. Portfolio and code samples are required.

 

Key Responsibilities

Write elegant code in React or React Native for the FlipGive web platform or mobile app

Work with product managers and marketing to measure and iterate on features

Peer code reviews

Maintain proper test coverage within codebase

Improve development processes and tools to help team work more efficiently

Provide creative ideas to increase conversions, retention, and engagement

Work as part of a small efficient product team

 

Skills & Experience Required

2+ years of work experience building and operating production web or mobile environments

2+ years of experience with HTML, CSS, and Javascript

1+ years working in React or React Native

1+ years experience working with RESTful APIs

Has created responsive websites that play well on mobile and tablets

Passion for building high-quality products that customers love

Excellent communicator, able to work independently or in teams

Serious about software quality and strives for thorough test coverage

Has a good sense of design and what makes an awesome UI/UX

Ability to put product hat on and are always thinking about conversion, retention and engagement

Ability to address and quickly fix browser compatibility issues

Can go from design mockup to working software

Self-directed and self-motivated. Can manage multiple projects at once

Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or GraphQL is a plus

 

Application Requirements

Resume and samples of open source code (on GitHub or other). If you have any examples of work with charitable or community causes please also include in a cover letter.

Interested in joining the FlipGive team? Please send resume and cover letter to Nicholas Lee - [email protected] Please include Full Stack React Developer, Full Time" in the subject line. No headhunters please. FlipGive is an equal opportunity employer. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.