Accounting Assistant at Brigade - a US-based outsourced bookkeeping & accounting firm

Hire5 • Miami, FL

2d • Remote

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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)
• 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
• Candidates must be able to fully overlap with EST hours.
• This is a full-time position. Please note that we will not consider candidates planning to combine several jobs.
• This is not project work, we consider only the candidates looking for a long-term commitment of 1.5+ years.

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• Full-time job (8 working hours per day, Monday-Friday)
• Stability
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed