Job Description
Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Payroll & Month-End Close | Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.
This is a hands-on accounting role requiring strong accrual accounting and GAAP expertise, experience managing multi-entity and multi-location financials, and the ability to maintain accurate, reliable accounting systems with minimal oversight.
This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. You’ll take direct ownership of financial accuracy, close execution, and accounting operations.
What You’ll Own
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Execute accurate and timely month-end close
- Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements
- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers
- Ensure reporting complies with GAAP and established deadlines
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively
General Accounting Operations
- Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities and reconciliations
- Support complex multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting structures
Payroll & Employee Setup
- Process payroll using Gusto or similar platforms
- Manage employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
- Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule
Sales Tax & Compliance
- Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
- Maintain complete documentation for filings
- Ensure tax and accounting compliance deadlines are met
- Support accurate recordkeeping across entities
Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting
- Build custom financial and management reports
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Analyze financial data and provide useful business insights
- Support data visualization and leadership decision-making
Process Improvement
- Review and document accounting workflows
- Identify inefficiencies and accounting process gaps
- Standardize processes across clients and systems
- Build cleaner, more scalable accounting procedures
Client & Leadership Coordination
- Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables
- Support client-facing financial communication when required
- Maintain alignment around close schedules and reporting expectations
- Explain financial information clearly and professionally
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Strong experience with accrual accounting and GAAP financials
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting
- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and/or Enterprise
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Pivot Tables
- Data Tables
- Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar platforms
- Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
- Strong understanding of general ledger and financial reporting
- Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
- Strong written and verbal English communication
- Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours
Nice to Have
- NetSuite experience
- Familiarity with ADP or Paylocity
- Experience with Ramp or Bill.com
- Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking systems
- Background in outsourced accounting or managing multiple client accounts
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely month-end closes
- Clean financial reporting with minimal errors or rework
- Organized accounting records across multiple entities
- Accurate and reliable payroll processing
- Timely sales tax and compliance filings
- Strong accounting processes and documentation
- High leadership confidence in financial accuracy
Interview Process
- Initial Screening Call
- Spark Hire Video Interview
- Recruiter Interview
- Final Interview
- Offer & Onboarding
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Accounting Manager with strong GAAP, accrual accounting, QuickBooks, payroll, and multi-entity accounting experience, we’d love to hear from you.
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