Uphold Inc.

Senior Accountant

Uphold Inc.
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP compliance, financial statement analysis, and internal controls, with a strong focus on process improvement and attention to detail. Proficient in financial reporting and capable of supporting audit requirements and management projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP KnowledgeFinancial Statement AnalysisProcess ImprovementStrong Excel SkillsCPA (or Eligible)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Perform financial statement analyses and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations
  • Review financial statements to ensure transactions and consolidations are properly reflected and in accordance with GAAP
  • Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects, enhancing the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
  • Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
  • Prepare schedules and reports for management and external service providers
  • Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility, including preparation of audit schedules
  • Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned
  • Support financial reporting and planning teams, as necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal controls
  • Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
  • Commitment to process improvement and the ability to think “out-of the box”
  • Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
  • High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership
  • Strong Excel is required
  • Financial Services experience
  • NetSuite or similar product experience
  • CPA (or eligible)
  • Experience overseeing technical audits

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance bonuses
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Training and mentorship programs
  • Flexible options to work from home or other locations
  • Flexible hours
  • Annual bonus program based on individual, team and company performance
  • Generous PTO
  • Healthcare
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Engaging events and celebrations
  • Well-stocked office kitchen with a foodie culture

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Hard Skills
Journal Entry PreparationReconciliationFinancial ReportingAudit Schedule PreparationInternal Controls
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailTime ManagementMultitaskingOwnershipCommitment to Improvement
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteFinancial Services Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA (or Eligible)
Industry Keywords
Financial StatementMonth-End CloseTechnical AuditsAccounting PoliciesAd-Hoc Reporting