Accountant | Bookkeeper

UpCounting; United States; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCounting is hiring for a full-cycle accounting role handling a portfolio of eCommerce client files, with 9am–5pm EST overlap. You own the numbers from reconciliations to month-end close and ensure timely delivery.

The role supports 7- to 9-figure brands across North America and beyond, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and process improvement. You will work in a remote setup, collaborating with North American clients and cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in accounting in a firm or multi-client environment.
• Full cycle bookkeeping: reconciliations, A/P, A/R, journal entries, accruals and prepaids.
• Experience owning a month-end close.
• QuickBooks Online or Xero experience. We will fund your QuickBooks Online certification during onboarding if you do not have it.
• Experience working with clients outside your country, ideally US, Canada, UK or Australia.
• English strong enough to speak directly with North American clients.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle bookkeeping across a portfolio of client files.
• Run month-end and year-end close: schedules, balance sheet tie-outs, timely reporting.
• Record payroll entries, prepaids and accruals accurately.
• Manage sales tax filings, remittances and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Review your own work before it goes up. Self-review is part of the job.
• Identify automation opportunities and suggest workflow improvements.

Skills

Accounting experience

Client communication

Month-end close ownership

Multi-client environment

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

ClickUp

Job description

Salary: CA$1,850 - CA$2,500, based on experience

Hours: Full overlap with EST, 9am to 5pm

Payment is made in Canadian dollars (CAD), so your USD equivalent will vary with the exchange rate.

The role: You own full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of eCommerce client files. Reconciliations, A/P, A/R, journal entries, month-end and year-end close. You are responsible for the numbers being right and delivered on time. Our clients are 7 to 9-figure eCommerce brands, usually in high growth. You work to a five-day close.

Must have

• 3+ years in accounting, in a firm or international multi-client environment
• Full cycle bookkeeping: reconciliations, A/P, A/R, journal entries, accruals and prepaids
• Experience owning a month-end close, not just supporting one
• QuickBooks Online or Xero experience. We will fund your QuickBooks Online certification during onboarding if you do not have it.
• Experience working with clients or employers outside your own country, ideally US, Canada, UK or Australia
• English strong enough to speak directly with North American clients. You can hold a live call, explain a variance, push back on a request and be understood without the other person working at it.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• eCommerce or consumer goods clients
• Inventory and COGS experience
• Sales tax and multi-jurisdiction compliance
• ClickUp or similar project management tools

What you will do

• Own full-cycle bookkeeping across a portfolio of client files
• Run month-end and year-end close: schedules, balance sheet tie-outs, timely reporting
• Record payroll entries, prepaids and accruals accurately
• Manage sales tax filings, remittances and compliance across jurisdictions
• Review your own work before it goes up. Self-review is part of the job.
• Identify automation opportunities and suggest workflow improvements

What the job actually looks like

• Month-end is the most demanding period of the month and falls within the first ten business days. It eases considerably after that.
• You are expected to book around 39 hours a week to client work.
• You own your files. Your manager reviews; they do not do it for you.
• Some of our processes are mature, and others are still being built. When you hit a gap, we expect you to help close it.

This role is not for you if

• You want work handed to you in pieces rather than owning a file end to end
• You would rather not speak to clients
• Working full EST hours would be a strain on your health or your life
• You want a process that is already finished
• Your current role is AP only, AR only, or audit rather than full cycle accounting
• Paid time off, Me Days, statutory holidays in your country, year-end company closure
• Certifications and internal training paid for
• Promotion from within based on performance and impact. Several of our leaders started in more junior roles.
• Fully remote, async first