Accountant [100% remote]UpCounting

ACCOUNTANT [100% REMOTE]
 
This role is for the person who:
Wants to help founders of eCommerce brands by delivering accurate, reliable financials.
Wants to work with talented colleagues to deliver clarity and insights that founders can rely on.
Thrives in a tech-forward, growing environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.
About UpCounting
 
We're a fully remote, tech-powered firm helping eCommerce and digital-first businesses scale with confidence.
 
Our team is global, spanning multiple countries, and we leverage async work to give everyone space for deep, meaningful focus.
 
We use smart systems and automation to drive high-quality, efficient work across every department.
 
We prioritize a respectful, collaborative environment where people enjoy the work, feel supported, and have space for life outside of it.
 
We value autonomy and trust our team to lead with ownership and care.
 
We're growing intentionally - and we're looking for an Accountant who takes pride in exceptional bookkeeping.
 
What You'll Be Doing
 Full-Cycle Bookkeeping - Manage reconciliations, A/P, A/R, journal entries, and maintain accurate ledgers for multiple clients.
 Month-End Close - Prepare schedules, tie out balance sheets, and deliver timely, error-free reporting.
 Payroll & Accruals - Record payroll entries, prepaids, and accruals accurately and consistently.
 Sales Tax & Compliance - Manage filings, remittances, and compliance across different jurisdictions.
 Process Improvement - Identify automation opportunities and suggest workflow enhancements. 
Perks & Culture
Because great work deserves a great place to do it.
Fully Remote + Async - Work flexibly from anywhere. During your first six months, you'll align fully with EST hours to onboard smoothly, then transition to 60% overlap.
Work from Anywhere - We care about outcomes, not where you log in from.
Continuous Learning - From certifications to internal training, we invest in your growth.
Global Team with Heart - A kind, talented community working together across continents.
Fair, Sustainable Compensation - Competitive pay matched to your market and experience..
What You Bring
5+ years of accounting experience, ideally within a firm or multi-client environment.
ACCA accreditation or equivalent (or in progress).
High proficiency in QuickBooks Online (bonus if certified).
Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-sufficient - you take ownership and ask great questions.
Your Journey at UpCounting
 
Your First Week: Getting Set Up
 
Meet your People Ops and Accounting teams, explore our async tools, and complete onboarding modules. You'll see how we work across time zones, continents, and tools with precision and trust.
 
After 1 Month: Delivering Results
 
You'll be hands-on with real client work, managing reconciliations, posting transactions, and supporting the month-end close. You'll be confident using our tools, contributing to client files, and delivering work your team can rely on.
 
In 3 Months: Full Autonomy
 
You'll be confidently managing multiple client files end-to-end, identifying process improvements, and collaborating closely with Managers and Controllers. You'll move from being supported to being the one others rely on.
 
Curious About Our Values & Culture?
 
They're built around excellence, autonomy, respect, and curiosity Learn more about them on our Careers Page.
 
How We Hire
 
Our process is transparent, straightforward, and human:
Apply via Typeform: You'll answer a few short questions and record a brief video.
Assessment + Technical Review: If aligned, you'll complete a short practical assessment that our technical team will review.
Introductory Call: A quick chat with our People Ops Specialist to align expectations.
Final Interview: A conversation with our HR Manager to discuss fit, growth, and next steps.
Offer: If it's a mutual fit, we move fast - we want great people onboarded, not waiting.
No cover letter needed - just tell us what drew you to UpCounting. We read every application carefully.
 
Starting Salary: 1,000 CAD/month (based on location and seniority)