Senior Accountant

Uphold • New York, NY

6d

About The Position

Uphold is a financial technology company providing on-chain payments, banking, investments, consumer and business services, and institutional trading. As a Senior Accountant, you will join the Accounting team in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment and work with cross-functional stakeholders to support accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. You will own key month-end close activities, analyze financial statement fluctuations, support audits, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen controls and support the company's growth. The position reports to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or a related field.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP and internal controls.
• Ability to execute, follow up, and maintain attention to detail.
• Commitment to process improvement and ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong dedication to improvement and sense of ownership.
• Strong Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Financial services experience.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar product.
• CPA certification or eligibility.
• Experience overseeing technical audits.
• Fintech or SaaS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Analyze financial statements and document explanations for significant fluctuations.
• Review financial statements to ensure transactions and consolidations are properly reflected and comply with GAAP.
• Participate in process improvement projects to streamline accounting and enhance internal controls over processes and systems.
• Assist with implementing new accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare schedules and reports for management and external service providers.
• Support external audits for areas of responsibility, including preparing audit schedules.
• Support management with special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis, and other assigned tasks.
• Support financial reporting and planning teams as needed.

Benefits

• Annual bonus program based on individual, team, and company performance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Healthcare.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Training and mentorship programs.
• Options to work from home or other locations, or adjust working hours.
• Engaging events and celebrations.
• Well-stocked office kitchen.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior