Staff Accountant, UpKeep
$75-85k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
Computerized maintenance management system software platform
Be an early applicant
Computerized maintenance management system software platform
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$75-85k
+ Annual bonus + Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To give facility management and maintenance teams the tools they need to increase productivity.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role (internships included)
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
For hundreds of thousands of repair workers, as well as facilities and operations managers, the task of making maintenance requests proves to be time-consuming and inefficient. UpKeep was designed so these critical workflow decisions can be made with data-driven insights and in real time, without mountains of note taking and paperwork.
For a monthly subscription fee, UpKeep's users can manage assets and inventory, track time and cost, implement preventative maintenance, and more, with two tiers of features plus a customizable business option to choose from. The platform serves companies across industries, from manufacturing and farming, to hospitality and fitness, and including global enterprises like Yamaha and Unilever. It keeps the sharing of all types of maintenance issues conveniently on one platform, in an easy to read user friendly interface.
In 2022, the company successfully patented its "UpKeep Edge" product, which leverages sensors and cellular gateways to deliver real-time data on operating environments. This achievement showcases that the company is at the forefront of innovation in its field, and is positioned well to continue bringing next-level products to its customers.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2020
$36m
SERIES B
Mar 2018
$10m
SERIES A
Total funding: $48.9m
Company benefits
- Work from Home
- Stock Options
- Unlimited Vacations
- Medical, Mental, Dental, & Vision
- 401k Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Located in Westwood
- Dog Friendly Office
Company HQ
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Ryan Chan
(CEO)Having studied at UCB, they worked as a Developer and Engineer for 3 years, before founding UpKeep as CEO in April 2016. They have been CEO since, alongside angel investing.
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