US Staff Accountant | 100% Remote & Flexible Schedule | Independent Contractor

TeamUp; Philippines; Remote; PHP 1,406,000 - 2,110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed year end bonus

PTO credits (24)

Fully remote work

Independent Contractor role

Structured onboarding

Career growth to senior role

Overlap with US Central Time

No BPO involvement

Job summary

TeamUp is seeking a dedicated Accountant for a full-time, remote, independent contractor role based in the Philippines. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a select roster of US clients, ensuring accuracy, timely closings, and financial reporting under supervision from a Team Lead.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of US bookkeeping experience, strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of U.S. bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accounting firm managing multiple clients.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience with Double is a plus.
• Produces clean, reconciled books with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle day to day bookkeeping, including bill pay and invoicing for select clients.
• Categorize transactions weekly or daily using QBO and bank rules.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, undeposited funds, payroll liabilities, and loan accounts monthly.
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and tie out financials.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and loan balances.
• Finalize monthly financial reports in Double.
• Prepare and file 1099s and monthly sales tax returns.
• Meet monthly close deadlines across an assigned client portfolio.

Skills

U.S. bookkeeping

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Double

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.**

Looking for meaningful work with flexibility, growth potential, and a firm that truly cares about its people?

We're looking for an Accountant who produces clean, accurate books and wants to grow with a small, supportive firm. You'll join an established team, work under our Team Lead's review, and have a clear path to a senior role. If you value accuracy, responsiveness, and client care, this could be your next long term home.

What's in it for you

• Competitive compensation tailored to your experience and expertise
• Guaranteed year end bonus (inspired by 13th month pay) rewarding your hard work and dedication
• 24 PTO credits covering vacations, sick leave, and PH holidays
• Flexible schedule with at least 2–3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time, starting at 8:00 AM CST (9PM PHT)
• Fully remote work from the comfort of your home
• Full time role as an Independent Contractor, with no BPO involvement
• Structured training and onboarding from our Team Lead
• Career growth: a clear path to a senior role as the firm grows
• Work culture: supportive, responsive, and people first, with a balanced approach to work and life

About the firm

Our client is a U.S. based accounting and advisory firm founded in 2024. They supported around 50 bookkeeping and tax clients, including home service providers, general contractors, marketing agencies, inspection and environmental companies, and others.

Client relationships are at the heart of their growth, and they're known for being attentive, responsive, and dedicated. The bookkeeping team is led by a Team Lead who reviews work and trains new team members, and they are adding a Staff Accountant to support continued growth in bookkeeping, tax, and advisory.

Duties and responsibilities

• Handle day to day bookkeeping, including bill pay and invoicing for select clients
• Categorize transactions weekly or daily using QBO and bank rules
• Reconcile bank, credit card, undeposited funds, payroll liabilities, and loan accounts monthly
• Prepare adjusting journal entries and tie out financials
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and loan balances
• Finalize monthly financial reports in Double
• Clean up and catch up books for new clients during onboarding
• Prepare and file 1099s, including requesting W-9s from client vendors
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns
• Meet monthly close deadlines across an assigned client portfolio
• Track all time in Double by client and workstream
• Use Double to communicate with clients about transactions and other needed information
• Self review each close before it goes to the Team Lead
• Work under the Team Lead's review and apply feedback consistently
• Suggest process improvements and automation (for example, Double, Zapier, and AI tools)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2 to 4 years of U.S. bookkeeping experience, ideally in an accounting firm managing multiple clients
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and solid Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience with Double is a plus
• Experience with cleanups, 1099s, and sales tax filings is a plus
• Produces clean, tied out books with strong attention to detail
• Receives review feedback well and doesn't repeat mistakes
• High sense of accountability

Additional requirements

• Own reliable work equipment
• Reliable, stable, high speed internet
• A dedicated, private workspace free from distractions that protects client confidentiality,

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• Owns it: You take full ownership of your work and follow through reliably
• Gets it right: You care about accuracy and check your own work before it goes to review
• Figures things out: You enjoy reconciling tricky accounts and solving problems
• Communicates clearly: You engage with professionalism and kindness across time zones, and ask smart questions when needed
• Has a growth mindset: You want to grow with a firm and into a senior role over time
• Balances life and work: You're diligent but also value balance in your work environment
• Is adaptable and technically confident: You embrace new tools and learn quickly
• Is committed: You're not looking for a stepping stone; you want a long term professional home

Join a growing U.S. accounting and advisory firm that values accuracy, initiative, and kindness, where your skills will truly make an impact.