Staff Accountant

We’re building the AI-powered future of maintenance.

UpKeep is on a mission to reinvent how the physical world runs—starting with the frontline teams who maintain it. We’re the creators of the world’s first AI-first CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), equipping technicians and facilities teams with automation, machine learning, and predictive insights that drive operational speed, safety, and efficiency.

What started as a garage-built prototype is now a fast-scaling SaaS company, backed by Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, and Y Combinator. Over 4,000 companies—including Shell, Yamaha, Unilever, and Marriott—run on UpKeep to modernize their asset operations. We’re leading the $30B category shift toward Asset Operations Management, where uptime, intelligence, and AI converge.

Why join us:

• Own the AI-first transformation of an entire industry.Every feature we ship leverages AI—from predictive work orders to sensor-driven automations. You’re not just iterating—you’re pioneering how data reshapes physical operations.
• Real traction, real scale.Recognized as Gartner’s #1 Facility Management solution and G2’s top-rated CMMS, we’ve earned market leadership through product, not puff.
• A company where builders thrive.We move fast, optimize for outcomes, and give high-agency operators the autonomy to ship big things. Our culture rewards bold thinking, not bureaucracy.
• Global team, local energy.With 100+ employees across the world, we support remote-first work with deep investment in our LA HQ—where certain roles and leadership converge for rapid innovation.
• Equity and upside, not just a paycheck.Competitive comp, meaningful ownership, and benefits that support your health, focus, and long-term growth.

If you’re driven by impact, energized by AI, and hungry to transform a legacy industry—we’re hiring!

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Staff Accountant supports accurate and timely general ledger activities and ensures compliance with UpKeep’s financial policies. This role plays a vital part in daily accounting operations and contributes to the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting across the company.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with global month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes by ensuring timely customer invoicing and vendor payments.
• Prepare routine general ledger account reconciliations and assist with revenue and expense analysis.
• Assist in maintaining supporting documentation for accounting transactions in accordance with internal controls.
• Provide audit support by gathering requested documentation and preparing basic audit schedules.
• Help compile tax-related information and coordinate with external tax consultants as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance support role (internships included)

KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and practices
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, basic formulas)
• Familiarity with US GAAP is preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus

DESIRED BEHAVIORS

• Receptive to change – is flexible. Seeks and adopts improved approaches and processes.
• Initiates action – is results oriented, takes responsibility for actions and outcomes. Meets commitments and strives for high performance.
• Manages the workload - makes timely decisions, prioritizes effectively, solves problems, monitors results and takes remedial action where necessary.
• Technically proficient – able to apply the technical knowledge and skills required in the job role and responsibilities in order to achieve the expected outputs.
• Takes responsibility for own learning - knows personal strengths, recognizes development needs, and takes action to improve. Is open to feedback and always seeks to learn.
• Communicates ideas – respectfully exchange information and proposes a way forward. Listen to views of colleagues and take in diverse perspectives.
• Works collaboratively – shares knowledge and information, fosters teamwork and contributes to a positive work environment where people want to come to work.
• Display ethical character and competence - acts with integrity and intent, is accountable for own actions, behaves according to the company values.
• Act as a good citizen of UpKeep.

COMPENSATION

This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000 USD per year.

Company History Product:

UpKeep started in a garage, where our founder Ryan taught himself to code and built the first mobile-first maintenance app. The idea was simple but powerful: put modern software in the hands of frontline technicians—and transform how maintenance gets done.

Today, UpKeep is the leading cloud-native Asset Operations Management platform, serving over 4,000 businesses worldwide across manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and beyond. Our Industrial IoT and AI-first software helps maintenance and facilities teams streamline work, predict failures, and act faster—with real-time insights and automation at their fingertips.

We’re building for the deskless workforce—the essential workers who keep our physical world running—and arming them with the tools they deserve. In a world re-shoring manufacturing, accelerating automation, and embracing AI at scale, we’re riding the next macro wave—and leading the transformation of legacy maintenance into intelligent operations.

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