Job Description

Senior Accountant

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: Remote
Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours

About the Role

Pavago is hiring a highly detail-oriented and technically strong Senior Accountant to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across complex business environments.

This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We’re looking for someone with strong accrual-based accounting experience, deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles, and the ability to manage full-cycle accounting with accuracy and ownership.

You will play a key role in maintaining clean financials, supporting audits, improving accounting workflows, and delivering accurate reporting that leadership can rely on for strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, organized, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-entity environments while maintaining a high standard of financial accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Own

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, deferred revenue, and credit cards
• Ensure general ledger accuracy and compliance with accounting standards
• Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification
• Monitor accounting workflows and identify discrepancies before they escalate

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain close checklists and ensure all required entries and reconciliations are completed
• Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules
• Generate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for leadership review
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budgets and forecasts
• Deliver written commentary and financial insights to support decision-making

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support external audits and prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and internal accounting controls
• Support sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax filing preparation
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and accounting records
• Help enforce accounting policies and financial process standards

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend improvements
• Reduce manual work through automation and system optimization
• Assist with ERP implementation, migration, or accounting system improvements
• Update SOPs and documentation for accounting procedures and workflows
• Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and close efficiency

Team Support & Collaboration

• Review and support work completed by junior accountants or bookkeepers
• Mentor team members on reconciliations, reporting, and accounting best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, payroll, and leadership teams
• Coordinate with operations and sales teams to ensure proper revenue recognition and reporting alignment

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable balancing hands-on accounting work with strategic financial insight
• Strong communicator who can explain financial concepts clearly
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies risks and process gaps early
• Able to work independently while maintaining accountability and accuracy

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar accounting systems
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting)
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred Experience

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations
• Foreign currency accounting experience
• Background in SaaS, professional services, real estate, or multi-location businesses
• ERP migration or accounting automation project experience
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews

What a Typical Day Looks Like

A Senior Accountant’s day revolves around maintaining financial accuracy, supporting reporting, and improving accounting operations. You will:
• Review and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare accruals, journal entries, and month-end schedules
• Generate and review financial statements and variance analyses
• Collaborate with operations and FP&A teams on reporting and revenue alignment
• Support junior accountants with reconciliations and accounting questions
• Identify accounting issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement solutions
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and update accounting workflows

In short: you ensure the company’s financial records are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable for operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Month-end close completed within 5 business days
• <1% reconciliation error rate
• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Audit requests completed within deadlines
• Strong variance analysis and financial commentary quality
• Improved accounting process efficiency and reduced manual work
• Leadership confidence in financial accuracy and reporting reliability

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Accounting Task (Account Reconciliation + Variance Analysis)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

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