Operations Associate / Accountant

About UpMarket

UpMarket is a FinTech firm on a mission to unlock the private markets for individual investors. Our technology enables seamless investment-to-exit management for a myriad of alternative investments including pre-IPOs, hedge funds, real estate, private equity, venture funds, and other asset classes. Founded in 2019, UpMarket has helped investors deploy over $140 million into private markets.

Job Title: Fund Operations Associate/Accountant

Location: (hybrid/Remote) can be fully remote / preferred location San Francisco Bay Area

Role: Upmarket is hiring a Fund Operations Associate, with accounting experience, to assist the firm with day-to-day fund administration duties and other associated tasks.

Seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual for a hybrid/remote position. The ideal candidate should be an independent self-starter, capable of autonomously achieving project goals while also collaborating effectively with the team. This role requires a proactive mindset, strong time management, and dedication to quality outcomes in a flexible work environment that blends remote and occasional in-office engagements.

Job Description

• Maintain a thorough understanding of investment offerings and operating procedures as well as provide client/sales/marketing/compliance support.
• Coordinate management of routine operational tasks, including:
• Ability to interpret subscription documents, operating agreements and other legal documents and support new products launch.
• Managing investor/underlying capital calls, fund transfers and distributions, cash projections and reconciliations.
• Prepare the broker fee and management fee calculations and complete the commission settlement at the end of each month.
• Prepare company level month-end financial statements and support the auditing process at year-end.
• Assist with the year-end tax process of 1099s and K-1s.
• Fluent with QuickBooks
• Ad-hoc projects as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1+ years accounting experience. Working experience in investment management, fund administration or financial services is a plus.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality deliverables and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Knowledge of reconciliation procedures with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong skills and experience in Microsoft Excel, and experience in QuickBooks is a plus.
• Language proficiency in both English and Chinese/Mandarin is preferred.

Featured benefits：

• Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 (based on experience)
• Collaborative and Supportive Culture
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision) Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• H1-B sponsorship. OPT is also welcomed