Junior Accountant

**About Uphold**

The Web3 economy will redefine how financial value is held and transacted - with much activity shifting towards blockchain networks and digital assets. Founded in 2013, Uphold is a Web3 financial platform that supports almost 300 digital assets and acts as a Regulated Gateway to the Web3 economy. Featuring integrations with 26 blockchain networks and a robust trading engine connected to 30 underlying venues, the platform allows users to trade ‘Anything-to-Anything’ while enjoying keen pricing and deep liquidity. Uphold has completed more than 120 million transactions worth $40 billion from 10 million customers in over 150 countries. Both people and companies need to access this exciting Web3 world, but it can be technically demanding and time-consuming.

Uphold strips away the complexity and lack of transparency to open up Web3 finance for everyone.

**The opportunity**:
Uphold is looking for a Junior Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity where you’ll get to be a key member of our Accounting team, primarily responsible for assisting in month-end closing activities, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. You will serve as the primary contact for local accounting teams, support external audits, and process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently. Additionally, you'll participate in financing projects, handle ad hoc tasks, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively are essential. If you have a proactive mindset and are eager to learn, join us in this dynamic technology company environment.

**What you'll be doing primarily**
- Assist in month-end closing activities, such as reconciliations and journal entries.
- Prepare and maintain financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Contribute accurately to the accounting activities of European entities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for local accounting teams, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Support external audits and examinations, providing documentation and assistance as required.
- Process accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently, including employee expense processing.
- Handle payment processing and cash management in the accounts payable process to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Participate in financing projects, providing support and analysis as needed.
- Handle other ad hoc projects as needed to ensure flexibility and adaptability.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency enhancement, implementing solutions to streamline workflows.
- Stay updated on accounting principles and industry trends to maintain best practices and compliance.

**Required qualifications**
- BA/BS degree in Accounting; Finance or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience (preferably with 2+ years of relevant month-end close experience or accounts payable)
- Strong Excel is required and accounting software knowledge (netsuite ideally)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn
- Strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

**Bonus if you have**
- Work in a dynamic technology company environment;
- NetSuite or similar accounting software experience;
- CPA or relevant certification (preferred but not required);
- Fintech/SaaS experience.

**What we have to offer you**
- A fun and collaborative work environment in a company that continues to grow, driven by extraordinary and passionate people that keep us innovating and challenging each day
- Competitive salary and benefits
- An international team in a cutting edge field
- A flexible and enthusiastic environment with work from home opportunities
- Growth and career opportunities and the chance to be proactive and creative
- Open and transparent culture - we get together on a regular basis to share updates, strategic plans, and engage with each other informally over (virtual) drinks
- Interesting events that keep you connected with the team and celebrate our success

If this job isn’t exactly what you are looking for, visit our careers page to check out all our exciting opportunities.

**EEOC Employer**

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and any other protected classes. Difference makes us stronger and better - together.