Accounting Team Lead

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Accounting Team Lead responsible for developing junior accountants at a US-based outsourced bookkeeping firm. Overseeing full-cycle bookkeeping and managing client relationships while emphasizing team development.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in full-cycle accounting for US-based clients, with a strong focus on team leadership, performance management, and effective communication. Proficient in QuickBooks Online, with a commitment to proactive coaching and development of junior accountants.

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Full-Cycle Accounting ExperienceTeam LeadershipQuickBooks Online ProficiencyBilingual Communication (Spanish and English)Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Full-Cycle AccountingBookkeepingMonth-End Close ProcessesQuarterly Close ProcessesPerformance FeedbackClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CoachingConflict ResolutionClear CommunicationProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks Online

Certifications & Qualifications

QuickBooks Online Certification

Industry Keywords

US-Based ClientsService-Based EnvironmentSMB Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day development and performance of junior accountants — coaching, training, and giving direct feedback as a first response, not a last resort
Conduct regular check-ins focused on growth, not just task status
Identify skill gaps early and address them proactively through training and direct conversation
Handle difficult performance conversations directly and promptly — healthy conflict is a normal part of Brigade's culture
Support onboarding of new team members as the firm grows
Review and oversee full-cycle bookkeeping for a portfolio of US-based SMB clients
Manage month-end and quarterly close processes with accuracy and consistency
Act as the primary escalation point for complex accounting issues and client questions
Maintain strong client relationships through proactive, clear communication
Review junior team members' work before client delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience with US-based clients in an outsourced, multi-client, or service-based environment
Strong Spanish and English
Proven experience leading a team independently — with direct responsibility for people development and performance
Active, confident QuickBooks Online user; QBO certification preferred
Comfortable giving direct feedback and navigating difficult conversations without avoiding them
Communicates with specificity and clarity — your answers don't require multiple follow-up questions to get to the point

Benefits

Comp & perks

A collaborative, camera-on team that communicates openly every day — the opposite of a silent, disconnected remote environment
Direct access to Brigade's founder — you'll understand the business decisions behind the work, not just execute tasks
Clear career path: Accounting Team Lead → Accounting Manager, with transparent promotion criteria from day one
Structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan built around your accounting assessment results — personal, not generic
International and multicultural environment
A small, growing firm where your contribution is visible, your voice matters, and your development is taken seriously