Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.  

Last year, more than $3.3 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.

Given our tremendous growth over the past year, we are expanding our team and are looking for a Staff Accountant to continue to help transform the organization to the next level and build Upwork’s best-in-class, tech-forward accounting department.

This position will drive the month-end financial close, balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages. In addition, you will be a critical contributor to the accounting team with the external audit. This position will also support our ongoing expansion of international business.We are seeking an adaptable, analytical and high-performing individual who is passionate about process, accuracy and is excited to work in a fast-paced, growing environment.

This is a remote full-time position in our GL Operations team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Perform all required month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to obtain information needed to estimate monthly accruals.
• Evaluate existing accounting methods and processes to automate and streamline.
• Manage depreciation, fixed asset ledgers, and reconciliation
• Prepare intercompany eliminations including debt, revenue and expenses, and stock ownership.
• Validating the completeness and accuracy of system-generated reports and key excel spreadsheets relied upon in the execution of manual controls for Sox 404.
• Provide support for internal and external audits related to specific areas of responsibility.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned

What it takes to catch our eye:

• 3-4 years experience of month-end close experience for a multinational company.
• Understanding and experience with complex accounting areas such as translation of foreign currency transactions, consolidation and accounting for inter-company transactions.
• Possess excellent analytical skills (MS Excel), business partnering, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong work ethic and team player.
• Experience with Oracle preferred
• CPA (Optional)

Come change how the world works.

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