Accounting Assistant 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 non‑profits to deliver financial clarity, trusted advice, and real‑time support so business owners can focus on growth and strategic priorities. Our clients don’t just get accurate books, they get insights, technology‑driven workflows, and a team dedicated to helping to crush goals and make confident financial decisions

Brigade believes that businesses shouldn’t be held back by the complexity of their finances. Instead, their mission is to provide immediate access to tools, expertise, and proactive accounting support that empowers clients to make data‑driven decisions and plan for sustainable success.

For working at Brigade, accuracy matters, but culture matters just as much. We hire people who take ownership, communicate clearly, solve problems proactively, and can one day confidently represent the firm in front of clients. This isn’t just bookkeeping; it’s part of a trusted partnership with business owners who rely on Brigade’s team for real-time financial confidence.

Key responsibilities

Accurately code and categorize transactions in QuickBooks Online
Deliver weekly bookkeeping updates for 20–30 clients
Maintain real-time accuracy (clients frequently review books live)
Support month-end close using internal workflows
Perform self-review of financials before supervisor review
Work across full-cycle bookkeeping (not limited to AP/AR)
Communicate with clients to resolve uncategorized transactions and questions
Over time, assist with or present financial information to clients

Qualifications

2–4 years of relevant experience in an equivalent or related field
Strong accounting or bookkeeping fundamentals
Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (required)
Experience with full-cycle bookkeeping (not limited to AP or AR)
Familiarity with tools such as Karbon, Bill.com, Uncat, and payroll platforms (Paychex, ADP, Gusto) is a strong plus
Experience working in small or growing companies is a plus
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident, clear written and verbal communication skills (client-facing)
Tech-savvy or eager to learn new tools
Proactivity, clear communication, and a consistently positive attitude are mandatory for this role

Full onboarding and training are provided. You do not need prior experience with all tools, but you must be comfortable learning new systems quickly and embracing technology.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position. Working hours are 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST, including a 1-hour lunch break. Candidates must be able to fully overlap with EST hours. (EST, you may check the time difference via the link).

What success looks like

You can independently manage weekly bookkeeping updates with accuracy
You understand client nuances and apply them correctly
You self-review your work before submission
You navigate QuickBooks Online confidently
You keep up in a fast-paced, real-time environment
You demonstrate ownership and proactive problem-solving

We use a 30/60/90-day success framework and typically know by 60 days if someone is on track.

What we offer

Full-time job (8 working hours per day, Monday-Friday). Please note that we will not consider candidates planning to combine several jobs.
Stability. This is not project work, we consider only the candidates looking for a long-term commitment of 1.5+ years.
Exposure to real-time accounting and multiple clients
Accounting assistants start by owning full-cycle bookkeeping, then grow into Staff Accountants, Senior Accountants, and eventually Accounting Managers, with increasing responsibility, client exposure, and leadership as performance and ownership increase.
Full onboarding and role walkthrough
Ongoing training through our internal knowledge base
Collaborative, supportive, and people-first culture

Selection process

Fill in the application form - attach your CV;
Have a Zoom interview with Hire5 Recruiter;
Culture survey;
Have a Zoom interview with the founder & COO of Brigade;
Accounting assessment.

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