Staff Accountant — Fortress Accounting

$50/hr contract → $100K + benefits after 90 days

Skip the Corporate Ladder. Do Work That Actually Matters.

You didn't become an accountant to sit in endless meetings, navigate office politics, or watch your work disappear into a corporate black hole. You became an accountant because you're sharp, you like solving problems, and you want to help businesses thrive.

At Fortress Accounting, that's exactly what you'll do.

We're a lean, global firm serving 400+ clients—founders building the future in crypto, AI, SaaS, healthcare tech, and more. No layers of middle management. No performative busy work. Just smart people doing excellent work for companies that are actually changing things.

The Deal

First 90 days: 1099 contractor at $50/hour. We're testing fit—on both sides. You'll see if our pace and culture work for you. We'll see if you can deliver.

After 90 days: Full-time W-2 position at $100K/year, plus:

1. Health insurance
2. Dental coverage
3. Vision coverage
4. Performance bonuses
5. Ongoing training and development

The Culture: High Standards, Real Autonomy

Think Jensen Huang's Nvidia—not toxic grind culture, but genuine high performance. We expect a lot because we hire people who are capable of a lot. In return, you get:

1. Actual ownership of your work and clients
2. No micromanagement—we hire adults and treat them like adults
3. Remote flexibility—work from anywhere, but show up ready to work
4. Direct access to leadership—we're a small team, your voice matters
5. Clients who are building cool things—not legacy corporations stuck in 1995

Work-life balance? Yes. But let's be honest: if you want a job where you coast and clock out mentally at 4:59, this isn't it. We work hard. We take our clients seriously. And we expect you to care about doing excellent work.

What You'll Actually Do

1. Own the full accounting cycle for a portfolio of tech clients—A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, financial statements
2. Master QuickBooks Online (this is non-negotiable—you need to be an expert, not "comfortable with it")
3. Build financial models and reports in Google Sheets
4. Prepare for tax season and ensure compliance
5. Work directly with founders and operators who rely on you to keep their finances tight
6. Adapt quickly as we roll out new automation tools and tech

Who Thrives Here

1. 3+ years of real accounting experience—preferably with tech companies (SaaS, crypto, fintech, AI, healthcare tech)
2. QuickBooks Online expert—not learning, already there
3. Google Sheets power user—comfortable building models, not just filling in cells
4. Self-directed and accountable—remote work means no one's watching; you need to deliver anyway
5. Detail-obsessed but fast—precision matters, but so does pace
6. Excellent communicator—clear writing, responsive, professional with clients across time zones

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Finance degree? That works too—but you'll need enough hands-on accounting experience to prove you know the fundamentals inside and out.

The Hiring Process

No six rounds of interviews. No month-long waiting games. Here's exactly how it works:

1. Submit your resume via the application link
2. Automatic screening—our system checks if you meet the minimum requirements
3. Assessments—if you qualify, you'll receive a link to complete a personality and cognitive assessment
4. Interview scheduled—only candidates who complete both assessments will be contacted to book a conversation
5. Technical test—once your interview is scheduled, you'll receive a QBO/Excel and accounting skills test to complete before we meet
6. Decision—within one week of your interview, you'll know if we're moving forward

Fast and straightforward.

About Fortress Accounting

We're a remote-first firm with team members across 10 countries, serving tech entrepreneurs and growing businesses globally. Our mission: handle your accounting and finance so you can focus on building your business.

We're not a Big Four firm. We're not trying to be. We're building something different—a place where talented accountants can do meaningful work, grow fast, and actually enjoy what they do.

Ready to leave the corporate grind behind?

Apply now.

Fortress Accounting is an equal opportunity employer. We don't care where you went to school or what your last title was. We care if you can do the work.