US Senior Accountant | Flexible Hours | 100% Remote | Independent Contractor

TeamUp; Philippines; Remote; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary year-end bonus

Generous PTO

Remote work

Career growth

Supportive culture

Job summary

TeamUp, a U.S.-focused accounting firm, seeks a Senior Accountant for a full-time independent contractor role with exclusive commitment. You will lead multiple client accounts, oversee month-end close, review staff work, and present financials to clients in a clear, timely manner.

This 100% remote position offers a Pacific Time overlap, competitive compensation, discretionary bonus, generous PTO, and growth opportunities while supporting nonprofit and mission-driven clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of full-cycle US public accounting experience supporting multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close for multiple clients.
• Review reconciliations, workpapers, AP/AR, and journal entries.
• Lead client onboarding, systems setup, and workflow planning.
• Present financials to clients and ensure on-time deliverables.
• Guide and lightly supervise staff accountants.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Public accounting

Leadership

Client communication

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Expensify

Ramp

Stripe

PayPal

Google Workspace

Job description

**This is a full-time independent contractor role. Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this position and not engage in part-time or freelance work once hired.**

Do you love clean books, timely closes, and helping teams run like a well-oiled machine? Are you confident presenting financials to clients and guiding staff while staying calm under pressure? If so, this might be your next great opportunity.

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant to join a fast-growing accounting firm supporting nonprofit and mission-driven U.S. clients. You’ll take the lead on multiple client accounts, oversee staff-prepared work, and collaborate closely with clients to ensure financial accuracy and clarity. If you’re someone who values structure, owns your work, and leads with integrity - we’d love to meet you.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and expertise
• Discretionary Year End Bonus Rewarding your hardwork and dedication.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Morning shift with flexible work schedule with 3-4 hours overlap with Pacific Time
• 100% remote setup – work from the comfort of your home
• Career growth opportunities in a fast-evolving team
• Supportive, people-first culture built on transparency, trust, and continuous improvement.

CLIENT BACKGROUND

This U.S.-based accounting firm serves a diverse range of clients within the nonprofit, social enterprise, and advocacy spaces. From grassroots NGOs to policy-focused organizations, their clients trust them to deliver accurate, timely, and transparent financial support.

As the firm continues to bring accounting work in-house, they are focused on building a cohesive team that shares their passion for precision and their commitment to doing meaningful work. You’ll be a key part of the leadership layer that helps shape the team’s structure and success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage the month-end close process for multiple clients
• Review reconciliations, workpapers, AP/AR, and journal entries prepared by staff
• Prepare high-level or complex reconciliations, schedules, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Lead client onboarding including systems setup and workflow planning
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients — joining meetings, sharing updates, and presenting financials
• Ensure all deliverables are completed accurately and on time
• Proactively flag and resolve issues before they impact deadlines or data quality
• Support audit prep and provide clean year-end workpapers
• Guide, support, and lightly supervise staff accountants
• Collaborate on firm-wide process documentation and workflow improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 4+ years of full-cycle US public accounting experience supporting multiple clients

public accounting experience supporting U.S. clients (this is a must)

• CPA is preferred but not required
• Strong QuickBooks Online (QBO) experience is required
• Familiarity with Bill.com, Expensify, Ramp, Stripe, PayPal, and Google Workspace
• Experience reviewing staff-prepared work and providing constructive feedback
• Solid understanding of GAAP fundamentals and accrual accounting
• Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Comfortable leading client-facing calls and discussions
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ownership mindset

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stable high-speed internet connection
• Secluded workstation to ensure a private and distraction-free environment

DESCRIPTION OF IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Accountable & Deadline-Driven – You take ownership of your work and deliver without needing reminders.
• Clear Communicator – You’re confident leading meetings, explaining financials, and asking the right questions.
• Mentor-Minded – You enjoy reviewing, guiding, and supporting staff to help them succeed.
• Detail-Oriented & Quality-Focused – You double-check your work, spot errors quickly, and aim for clean financials.
• Calm & Professional – You can juggle deadlines, clients, and team check-ins without losing your cool.
• Process-Improvement-Oriented – You love building better systems and workflows that support great accounting.
• Mission-Aligned – You care about the impact your work has on nonprofits and social good clients.

Ready to level up your accounting career in a meaningful way?