[Remote] Sr. Accounting Specialist
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Uplinq is a tech-forward bookkeeping and accounting firm that provides high-quality accounting services to a diverse range of small businesses. As a Senior Accounting Specialist, you will lead accounting tasks for complex clients, manage financial reporting, and mentor junior team members while ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures.
Responsibilities
- Own month-end close and financial reporting for complex client accounts using QuickBooks Online (QBO) and Uplinq’s proprietary accounting system
- Prepare and document advanced journal entries
- Handle job costing, inventory tracking, and class/location-based reporting as needed
- Manage and troubleshoot third-party integrations
- Build and maintain client-specific SOPs, documentation, and QBO workflows
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients—leading calls, owning relationships, and resolving escalations
- Review junior team members’ work and provide clear, constructive feedback
Skills
- 5+ years of small business or firm-based accounting experience
- Advanced Knowledge in QuickBooks Online
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accrual accounting and GAAP principles
- Experience with job costing, inventory, and class/location reporting
- Skilled in managing third-party integrations
- Documentation and workflow mapping abilities
- Confident communicator who can lead client meetings and explain financials clearly
Benefits
- Competitive pay + health, dental, vision, 401(k), and life insurance
- Remote-first and flexible work culture
- Clear path for career growth in a fast-growing firm
- Modern tech stack and automation-first mindset
- Supportive, collaborative team with strong systems and documentation
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