Senior Accountant

About this role

Why Brightside:

*For our clients* - our mission is clear. To improve the financial health of working families. Brightside is an employee benefit with a brand-new approach to personal finance. We offer unique solutions to help with anything related to finances, emotions and behaviors that can impact our clients. We take a holistic view to provide unbiased and confidential assistance through an unmatched blend of products, technology and true human care. Our goal is to make it easier for our clients to understand their options to obtain long-term financial health and gain peace of mind when it comes to financial matters.

*For our employees* - we believe in inspiring careers, a great life/work balance and meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of working families. Your work will have direct impact on the lives of our clients. You will have the opportunity to see a growing start-up from the inside out and see how passionate our employees are about the work we do and the outcomes we are creating for others.

Role Summary

The Senior Accountant is a key operator on a lean accounting team, responsible for owning critical accounting processes end-to-end and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role requires strong technical expertise, disciplined execution, and the ability to operate independently with minimal oversight.

This position reports to the Senior Manager and partners closely with finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to support business operations and maintain the integrity of financial data.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and ambiguity exists.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Operations

• Own day-to-day accounting activities, including accurate transaction recording and system integrity in Campfire
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