Intermediate Accountant

About The Company

Uptime Industrial is a leading provider of full-service industrial and commercial equipment repair, upgrades, installation and relocation across North America. As a service provider, our mission is simple - to keep our clients’ businesses running – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our recent growth and continued success stems not only from being highly trained experts in our craft, but also from our most important values: integrity and innovation. These values are a big part of who we are and how we work. We are committed to always doing the right thing for the job, for our customer and most importantly, for our people and each other. To learn more about Uptime Industrial and the core values that shape our company today, visit https://www.uptimeindustrial.com/about/.

About The Role

Reporting to and supporting the Controller, the Intermediate Accountant will play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the company's month-end and year-end financial reporting processes. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys full-cycle accounting, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment.

The role will perform journal entries, reconciliations, month-end activities, and financial analysis while working closely with the Controller on accounting processes, reporting, and resolving discrepancies. The Intermediate Accountant will also provide backup support across AP, AR, and Payroll as required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform full-cycle accounting and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close;
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, prepaids, adjustments, and other month-end entries;
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution;
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records;
• Support the Controller with financial reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and accounting projects;
• Review financial transactions and identify discrepancies, unusual variances, and opportunities for improvement;
• Assist with preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules;
• Support project accounting, including job costing, project billing, work-in-progress (WIP), and reconciliation of project costs;
• Review and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other general ledger transactions;
• Provide backup coverage for AP, AR, and Payroll as required;
• Assist with payroll-related accounting, including payroll journal entries, benefits reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments;
• Reconcile bank accounts, corporate credit cards, intercompany transactions, and other accounts as required;
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations;
• Support cash flow reporting and monitor outstanding receivables, payables, and other financial obligations;
• Prepare working papers, supporting schedules, and documentation for year-end audit preparation;
• Work closely with Operations, Project Managers, and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and job costing;
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, reporting, and SOPs.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys digging into the numbers, understanding how things work, and finding solutions when something doesn't add up. You are analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You take ownership of your work, exercise sound judgment, and aren't afraid to ask questions or challenge processes when something could be done better. You are collaborative, adaptable, and willing to wear multiple hats while supporting the Controller and the broader Finance team.

Our Must Haves

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• CPA designation or working towards designation is considered an asset;
• 3+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience;
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Experience preparing and reconciling general ledger accounts and supporting financial reporting;
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related accounting;
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian Dayforce, QuickBooks Online and/or ServiceTitan is strongly preferred;
• Experience with project accounting, job costing, or work-in-progress (WIP) reporting is considered an asset;
• Experience working in manufacturing, food and beverage, construction, or another project-based environment is considered an asset;
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Your Rewards

Our most important offering to anyone that joins the Uptime Industrial team is our culture of innovation, achievement, and ownership. We bring out the best in each other by constantly striving to be world class in all we do. These values are reflected in our Work, our Company, and our People.

At Uptime, we also offer a very competitive compensation structure that supplements your regular income with a robust benefits package:

• Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 per year
  • Please note - the listed salary is dependent on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
• Medical and Dental Coverage: Our industry leading benefits package covers you and your dependents at no cost
• Friends and Family Program: Early and exclusive access to our newly released projects
• Professional Development and Education Support
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan: A plan that helps you save for your retirement with employer matching

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