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Sr. Accountant

United States / Remote
UpKeep is the leading cloud-based Asset Operations Management software developed to revolutionize the way teams manage facilities and maintenance work. We provide mobile-first SaaS solutions, Industrial IoT sensors, data analytics tools, advanced enterprise integrations, and top-notch professional services. Our innovative technology is modernizing workflows and maximizing operational efficiency for over 3,000 customers including Shell, Yamaha, Unilever, McDonalds, Subway, Pepsi, and Marriott!
 
We're a Series B tech startup with 100+ team members across the US. We've been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" multiple years in a row by fostering an inclusive and mission-driven culture. In addition to stock options and great benefits, our people have the flexibility to work remote. UpKeep is ranked the #1 Facility Management software on Gartner, #1 Maintenance Management software on G2 Crowd, FrontRunners on Software Advice, and CMMS Leader on IDC MarketScape.

POSITION SUMMARY 

Our Accountant role is responsible for coordinating accurate and timely general ledger reporting and adherence to UpKeeps policies.  This is a key role in supporting our enterprise-wide initiatives and driving process improvement across the Accounting department.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Supports global month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
  • Guide the AP and AR to ensure timely and accurate customer billings and vendor payments and collections. 
  • Prepare complex general ledger reconciliations, revenue recognition and cost analysis. 
  • Support  technical accounting research as needed and make recommendations based on analysis and status of reserves, assets and expenditures.  
  • Support the annual audit by Providing support, including the preparation of audit schedules as required by outside auditors. 
  • Provide tax filing support to the Associate Controller/CFO and local tax consultants and liaisons with them to meet the local compliance requirements. 
  • Work cross-functionally with other departments throughout UpKeep to increase financial reporting accuracy. 
  • Develop innovative solutions and process improvements based on technical accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and understanding of financial systems. 

 

EXPERIENCE  

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA or CA Preferred  
  • 3-4+ years’ experience in a progressive Accounting Department  

 

KNOWLEDGE 

  • Global Accounting experience a plus Advanced verbal and written communication skills 
  • Proven analytical and financial reporting skills using Excel, including advanced formula writing using functions, and data analytic skills. 
  • Experience generating reporting to support finance and business stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and local statutory regulations 
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

 

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 $95,000- $105,000 USD per year.

Company History & Product:
 
UpKeep was founded in 2014 by our CEO, Ryan Chan, based on an idea he had while using outdated desktop software as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing plant. He believed a mobile-first solution could significantly improve the productivity of the technicians he was working with. He was determined to build on this vision— so he quit his job, learned to write code, and created the first version of UpKeep from his family's garage!
 
Today, our cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and cutting edge Industrial IoT sensors solve problems for thousands of businesses around the world. Our Asset Operations Management solutions, coupled with powerful cloud ecosystems, empower maintenance and facilities teams to achieve their digital transformation goals. We are providing meaningful value to an underserved, blue-collar workforce by streamlining workflows, improving collaboration, and making it easy to manage work orders and projects from anywhere, anytime!
 
We've raised $50 million in venture capital following a recent Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, Mucker, and Y Combinator. We're also building The Maintenance Community, the largest online forum and Slack group bringing industry professionals together to participate in discussions, webinars, podcasts, and courses.
 
 
Learn More!
 
 
At UpKeep, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. UpKeep is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or Veteran status.

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