About Uplinq

Uplinq is not your average technology company. Using the power of data, machine learning, and trusted professional insight, Uplinq will change how business is transacted in our marketplace and how the world looks at commerce and investments. We are particular about our people and steadfast in our endeavor as a team of high-capacity, highly skilled professionals – who work hard and balance it with fun and family. Joining Uplinq will be a career changer for those seeking to build something meaningful and grow professionally!

This Accountant/ Tax Preparer position is perfect for someone looking to develop as a professional in the FinTech space. We operate with a small, close-knit team that is incredibly passionate about the problem we are solving. With a mix of team members with successful past startup exits, significant experience within the finance industry, and prestigious machine learning experience, Uplinq can offer incredible opportunities that can't be found in many other places. If you are a self-motivated go-getter ready to add value to an early stage startup, this is the place for you.

The Accountant/Tax Preparer position is responsible for addressing tight deadlines and performing a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end preparation and Tax Return Preparation.

Things you will do:

• Prepares, examines and analyzes accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Prepares various account reconciliations and resolves reconciling items timely.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information.
• Assist with analyzing monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
• Maintains fixed asset and associated depreciation schedules and insures proper recording of new purchases and disposals.
• Assists with various quarterly and annual reporting.
• Perform Month End Close Procedure
• Prepare and File Annual Tax Returns
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What we are looking for:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and accounting for multiple related entities required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with of Excel (Pivot Tables & VLookup) and Word.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks online
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to ensure accurate and timely completion.
• Ability to keep sensitive data confidential, display initiative and cope with time pressures.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Equivalent
• Minimum of three (5) years of full charge accounting experience.

Reasons to choose Uplinq:

• A flexible balance between work from home and in person collaboration
• Unique growth and career opportunities of an organization that will scale rapidly
• Work to build something you actually believe in and solve problems creatively
• Own your work and outcomes in a supportive professional environment
• Apply critical thinking and explore solutions, no assembly line development
• The excitement of a product-led agile organization
• Respect for your contribution to a continually improving, collaborative environment
• Benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• GAAP
• Accounting
• Quick Books Online

License/Certification:

• CPA, EA or Equivalent Experience and Education
• Must Have Valid PTIN Number