Help college students build confidence in accounting while fostering critical thinking and independence.
About Upswing
Upswing partners with colleges and universities to connect students to tutors, mentors, and advisors through a 24/7 online platform. Our mission is to empower historically marginalized students to overcome systemic obstacles and achieve their educational goals.
Schedule
- Contract role, remote from anywhere with reliable computer and internet access
- Flexible hours based on your availability and student demand
- Busy tutoring periods: September–November and January–May
- Ideal availability: Sun–Thurs, 6pm–10pm CST / 5pm–9pm EST
- Onboarding within 2–5 business days after hire
Responsibilities
- Tutor college-level accounting courses and U.S. tax code topics
- Use the Socratic method to encourage student independence and critical thinking
- Conduct online sessions via Upswing’s virtual classroom (video, audio, chat, whiteboard)
- Provide supportive, clear, and student-centered guidance
- Respond promptly to session requests and help students work through problems
Requirements
- Subject matter expertise in accounting (degree, graduate study, or professional experience)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. tax code and university-level accounting
- Excellent academic record (high GPA in accounting-related coursework)
- Experience in tutoring, instruction, or teaching methodology preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Reliable, high-speed internet and a distraction-free workspace
- Computer with camera and microphone functionality
- Ability to receive payments via PayPal
Compensation
- $14–$16 per hour
- Payments issued biweekly via PayPal
Benefits
- Work from anywhere in the world
- Flexible scheduling—you set your own hours
- Calendar integration with text/email alerts for session requests
- Join a community of dedicated tutors making a real impact
Shape student success in accounting while working on your own terms.
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