Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY 

Our Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely general ledger activities and ensures compliance with UpKeep’s financial policies. This role plays a vital part in daily accounting operations and contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting across the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Assist with global month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes by ensuring timely customer invoicing and vendor payments.

• Prepare routine general ledger account reconciliations and assist with revenue and expense analysis.

• Assist in maintaining supporting documentation for accounting transactions in accordance with internal controls.

• Provide audit support by gathering requested documentation and preparing basic audit schedules.

• Help compile tax-related information and coordinate with external tax consultants as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role (internships included)

KNOWLEDGE 

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas)

• Familiarity with US GAAP is preferred

• Experience with ERP systems is a plus

DESIRED BEHAVIORS 

• Receptive to change – is flexible. Seeks and adopts improved approaches and processes.

• Initiates action – is results oriented, takes responsibility for actions and outcomes. Meets commitments and strives for high performance.

• Manages the workload - makes timely decisions, prioritizes effectively, solves problems, monitors results and takes remedial action where necessary.

• Technically proficient – able to apply the technical knowledge and skills required in the job role and responsibilities in order to achieve the expected outputs. 

• Takes responsibility for own learning - knows personal strengths, recognizes development needs, and takes action to improve. Is open to feedback and always seeks to learn. 

• Communicates ideas – respectfully exchange information and proposes a way forward. Listen to views of colleagues and take in diverse perspectives. 

• Works collaboratively – shares knowledge and information, fosters teamwork and contributes to a positive work environment where people want to come to work.  

• Display ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, behaves according to the company values.

• Act as a good citizen of UpKeep. 

COMPENSATION 

This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 USD per year.