Staff Accountant

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.