Accounting Associate

We are seeking an Accounting Associate to join Upstart AEC in a full-time, fully remote role supporting a financial services technology company.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional or experienced bookkeeper who is highly comfortable working with financial data and takes ownership of day-to-day accounting processes. Advanced Microsoft Excel expertise is a critical requirement for this role, along with strong General Ledger and reconciliation experience.

The team is looking to hire quickly, so candidates who are available to start in the near term are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Own bank and credit card reconciliations end-to-end.
• Prepare and manage revenue and expense invoices, bills, and payment processing.
• Maintain and analyze General Ledger accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Lead reconciliation workflows and independently identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and financial records.
• Use Microsoft Excel to analyze large financial datasets, improve reporting accuracy, and support process improvements.
• Partner with internal teams to address finance-related questions and needs.
• Maintain accuracy and quality while working with high-volume financial data.

Required Skills

• 2–4 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced/expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of General Ledger accounting.
• Strong hands-on experience with bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Experience working with high-volume financial data.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to start quickly / near-term availability.

Experienced bookkeepers are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet all formal educational requirements.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• QuickBooks experience.
• Familiarity with Google Sheets.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA candidacy or progress toward licensure.

About Upstart AEC

This is a full-time, fully remote opportunity with Upstart AEC, supporting a client operating in the financial services technology space.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,996,002.00 - $3,744,940.00 per month

Work Location: Remote