Senior Accountant at Brigade, a US-based outsourced bookkeeping & accounting firm (remote)

Overview

A U.S.-based outsourced bookkeeping and accounting firm is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting operations for a portfolio of small and medium-sized business clients. This role involves becoming a trusted financial partner, providing accurate accounting, financial insights, and proactive client communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for up to 30 U.S.-based SMB clients with high accuracy
• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes including reconciliations and financial reporting
• Analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and present insights to clients during meetings
• Review and oversee accounting workflows completed by junior team members, providing guidance and quality control
• Serve as an escalation point for complex accounting issues, client requests, and cleanup projects
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Improve workflows, support system adoption, and maintain internal process standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification is a strong plus
• Minimum 7 years of full-cycle accounting experience, preferably in outsourced accounting firms or multi-client environments
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online and solid understanding of GAAP principles
• Proven experience working with U.S.-based clients, including presenting financial reports and explaining results
• Experience managing high-volume client portfolios and supervising junior team members’ workflows
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Comfortable using modern accounting tools and systems such as Karbon, Bill.com, payroll platforms, and Microsoft 365
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Working Hours

• Full-time remote position
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST, including a 1-hour lunch break
• Must fully overlap with Eastern Standard Time hours

Compensation & Benefits

• Exposure to diverse U.S.-based businesses across multiple industries
• Involvement beyond transactional bookkeeping, including financial operations and decision-making
• Fast-paced environment with high ownership, autonomy, and organizational visibility
• Clear growth path toward leadership and client management roles
• Opportunity to work with a process-driven accounting team maintaining strong operational standards
• Real client interaction to develop confidence in presenting financial insights and recommendations
• Structured onboarding, internal training, and hands-on support during ramp-up
• Long-term, stable opportunity within a growing U.S. accounting firm

Selection Process

• Submit application and CV
• Zoom interview with recruiter
• Complete a culture survey
• Final interview with the accounting team
• Accounting assessment

Location

Remote (must overlap with EST hours)