Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP
Salary : S/1,800 - 4,000 monthly
Empresa : Pavago
Tipo de empleo : Tiempo completo
Remote / Work from Home
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Descripción del trabajo - Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP
Description
Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP, Multi-Client Accounting & Financial Operations - Remote | LATAM
Location: Remote (LATAM)
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Compensation: $1,800-$4,000 USD/month — higher compensation may be available for exceptional candidates
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced Accounting Manager to join a rapidly growing U.S.-based accounting and advisory firm founded by professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment banking.
The firm partners with small and mid-sized U.S. businesses, helping owners make better financial decisions through accurate accounting, insightful reporting, and strong financial operations.
This is a high-ownership, client-facing role for an experienced accounting professional who can confidently manage multiple U.S.-based client accounts simultaneously.
You’ll take ownership of:
- U.S. GAAP accounting
- Multi-client month-end close
- Financial reporting and analysis
- AP, AR, and general ledger management
- Payroll and sales tax compliance
- Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Accounting process improvement
- Direct communication with U.S. business owners
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, home services, and other blue-collar or field-service businesses.
What You’ll Own
Multi-Client Accounting & Month-End Close
- Own month-end close across multiple U.S.-based client accounts
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting workpapers
- Manage:
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- General Ledger activities
- Account reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time
- Maintain clean, organized, and client-ready financial records
Payroll & Compliance
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule
- Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems
- Work with platforms such as:
- Prepare and submit U.S. state sales tax filings
- Track client-specific compliance requirements and deadlines
- Maintain complete supporting documentation
Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Build custom financial reports and dashboards for business owners
- Analyze financial performance and identify:
- Trends
- Variances
- Risks
- Opportunities
- Support:
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash flow planning
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights
- Help owners understand what their financial results mean for the business
Client Management & Advisory Support
- Manage accounting operations across multiple clients simultaneously
- Communicate directly with U.S. business owners
- Explain accounting and financial concepts in clear, practical language
- Respond proactively to client questions and financial issues
- Build strong relationships through:
- Accuracy
- Responsiveness
- Reliability
- Proactive communication
- Operate as a trusted accounting partner rather than simply a transactional bookkeeper
Accounting Systems & Process Improvement
- Review and document existing accounting processes
- Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
- Standardize procedures across client engagements
- Improve:
- Accounting workflows
- Reporting processes
- Documentation
- Internal controls
- Operational efficiency
- Help create scalable systems as the firm grows
Founder & Leadership Collaboration
- Participate in regular check-ins with company leadership
- Manage and prioritize responsibilities independently
- Proactively communicate:
- Progress
- Issues
- Risks
- Upcoming deadlines
- Take ownership of client deliverables without requiring constant supervision
- Support leadership as the client portfolio and organization continue to scale
Requirements – Must Have
Experience
- 5–10 years of accounting and finance experience
- Experience managing accounting for multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously
- Strong understanding and practical application of U.S. GAAP
- Full-cycle accounting experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- AP/AR
- General ledger accounting
- Reconciliations
- Payroll
- U.S. sales tax
- Experience supporting service-based or blue-collar businesses such as:
- Construction
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Landscaping
- Home services
- Field-service companies
Accounting Systems
Strong hands-on experience with:
- QuickBooks Online – Required
- QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise – Required
Experience with AP and expense-management platforms such as:
Experience with payroll platforms such as:
- Gusto – preferred
- ADP
- Paylocity
Advanced Excel
Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including:
- Pivot Tables
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Data Tables
- Advanced formulas
- Financial reporting and analysis
Communication & Client Management
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Ability to confidently communicate with U.S. business owners
- Ability to explain complex accounting concepts in simple, actionable terms
- Strong client-service mindset
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines independently
Preferred Background
We’re particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:
- Outsourced accounting firms
- Client Accounting Services (CAS)
- Fractional CFO firms
- CPA firms serving multiple clients
A demonstrated history of long-term employment and career stability is strongly preferred, including 3+ years with previous employers.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
You:
- Take ownership rather than waiting for constant direction
- Can independently manage multiple client accounts
- Understand U.S. GAAP and full-cycle accounting
- Are highly proficient with QuickBooks
- Communicate confidently with U.S. clients
- Can translate financial numbers into meaningful business insights
- Stay organized across competing deadlines
- Proactively identify and solve accounting issues
- Bring energy, accountability, and a strong client-service mindset
- Thrive in growing, entrepreneurial environments
What a Typical Day Looks Like
You may:
- Review accounting activity across multiple client accounts
- Complete month-end close tasks and reconciliations
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Manage AP, AR, and general ledger activity
- Process payroll or review payroll requirements
- Prepare U.S. state sales tax filings
- Analyze client financial performance
- Update forecasts and cash flow projections
- Meet with U.S. business owners to discuss financial results
- Build custom financial reports and dashboards
- Improve accounting workflows and documentation
- Check in with company leadership regarding priorities and client needs
In short: you own the accounting operations across a portfolio of U.S. businesses while helping owners understand their numbers and make better financial decisions.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate and timely month-end closes
- High-quality U.S. GAAP financial reporting
- Reliable payroll and sales tax compliance
- Strong client satisfaction and retention
- Clear, actionable financial insights for business owners
- Well-organized accounting records and workpapers
- Proactive