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

Brigade is a U.S.-based outsourced bookkeeping & accounting firm that partners with small businesses and nonprofits to deliver financial clarity, trusted advice, and real-time support. Their clients don’t just receive accurate books — they gain a proactive accounting partner focused on helping them make confident, data-driven business decisions. At Brigade, accounting is deeply connected to ownership, communication, and trust. The team works in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where accuracy, initiative, and reliability are essential. This is not a back-office bookkeeping role — it’s an opportunity to become a trusted financial partner for business owners across multiple industries. They are currently looking for a Senior Accountant who combines strong technical accounting skills with ownership mindset, leadership potential, and confidence in client-facing communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting operations across a portfolio of U.S.-based SMB clients, managing up to 30 accounts with high accuracy and consistency
• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes, including financial reviews, reconciliations, and reporting
• Analyze financial data, identify trends and variances, and confidently present insights to clients during recurring meetings
• Review and oversee accounting workflows completed by junior team members, providing guidance, delegation, and quality control
• Act as a key escalation point for complex accounting issues, client requests, and accounting clean-up projects
• Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, problem-solving, and high-quality service
• Drive operational excellence by improving workflows, supporting system adoption, and maintaining internal process standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or equivalent certification is a strong plus
• 7+ years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally within outsourced accounting firms, multi-client environments, or fast-paced service-based companies
• 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 financial results
• Experience managing high-volume client portfolios and overseeing accounting workflows for junior team members
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working with modern accounting tools and systems (Karbon, Bill.com, payroll platforms, Microsoft 365, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate successfully in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

What Success Looks Like

• You independently manage multiple client engagements with high accuracy and consistency
• You confidently review, delegate, and improve accounting workflows
• You proactively identify issues before escalation and provide solutions
• You maintain strong relationships with clients and communicate financial insights clearly
• You thrive in a fast-paced, real-time accounting environment without sacrificing quality
• You take ownership of outcomes, deadlines, and client experience

Working Hours This is a full-time remote position with working hours from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST, including a 1-hour lunch break. You must be able to fully overlap with EST hours. What They Offer

• Direct exposure to U.S.-based businesses across multiple industries — not just transactional bookkeeping, but real involvement in financial operations and decision-making
• A fast-paced environment with high ownership, autonomy, and visibility across the organization
• Clear growth path toward leadership and client management responsibilities as the company scales
• Opportunity to work alongside a highly process-driven accounting team with strong operational standards
• Real client interaction and the ability 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 focused on building its team for the future

Selection Process

• Submit your application and CV
• Zoom interview with Hire5 recruiter
• Complete a culture survey
• Final interview with Brigade team
• Accounting assessment

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