Accounting Manager

Pavago; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavago is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts. This hands-on role oversees accrual-based accounting, multi-entity financials, payroll, and sales tax compliance, ensuring audit-ready records.

Ideal candidates will have GAAP accounting expertise, proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel, and payroll systems, and strong communication skills to support leadership and client-facing

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong GAAP accounting and accrual knowledge.
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-location accounting.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online/Desktop/Enterprise.
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Month-end close and financial reporting in GAAP-compliant format.
• Oversee General Ledger, AP & AR across multiple entities and locations.
• Payroll processing and employee setup using Gusto or similar systems.
• U.S. state sales tax filings and compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Document and improve accounting processes; standardize workflows.
• Coordinate with leadership and clients on reporting deliverables.

Skills

GAAP

Accrual accounting

Multi-entity

QuickBooks

Excel (advanced)

Tools

Gusto

NetSuite

Job description

Accounting Manager – Remote | GAAP, QuickBooks, Month-End Close & Payroll

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is a hands‑on accounting role — not basic bookkeeping or data entry. You’ll manage accrual-based accounting, multi-entity financials, payroll, sales tax compliance, AP/AR, and reporting while ensuring financial records remain accurate, organized, and audit‑ready.

If you have strong GAAP accounting, QuickBooks, Excel, payroll, and multi‑entity accounting experience, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes
• Prepare and maintain financial reports and supporting schedules
• Maintain clean, structured, and audit‑ready workpapers
• Ensure financial reporting follows GAAP/accrual accounting standards
• Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies

General Ledger, AP & AR

• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities and locations
• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities
• Review account activity and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure accounting records remain complete and accurate

Payroll & Employee Setup

• Process payroll using Gusto or similar payroll platforms
• Manage employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems
• Maintain accurate payroll documentation
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule

U.S. Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
• Monitor filing requirements and deadlines
• Maintain organized supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance activities are completed accurately and on time

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Build custom financial and management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Analyze financial data and communicate meaningful insights
• Create reporting and data visualizations to support decision-making

Process Improvement

• Review and document accounting processes and SOPs
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Standardize workflows across clients, entities, and accounting systems
• Build more accurate and scalable accounting processes

Client & Leadership Coordination

• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding priorities and deliverables
• Support client-facing financial communication when required
• Maintain visibility into reporting deadlines and outstanding items
• Proactively identify and elevate accounting issues

Must-Have 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, or Enterprise
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• XLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Pivot Tables
• Data Tables
• Hands‑on payroll processing experience with Gusto or similar systems
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and month‑end close
• Excellent written and verbal English communication
• High attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Comfortable working remotely 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 client‑service accounting environments

Tools & Systems

• QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise
• Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
• Gusto
• NetSuite
• ADP / Paylocity
• Ramp / Bill.com
• Clockify

What Success Looks Like

• Month‑end close is completed accurately and on time
• Financial reporting is clean and error‑free
• Multi‑entity accounting records remain organized and reliable
• Payroll is processed accurately and consistently
• Sales tax and reporting deadlines are met
• Accounting documentation remains audit‑ready
• Leadership has confidence in the accuracy of financial data

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Month‑end close accuracy and timeliness
• Financial reporting accuracy
• General ledger and account reconciliation quality
• Payroll accuracy and on‑time processing
• Tax filing and compliance timeliness
• Quality and organization of financial documentation

Interview Process

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Spark Hire Video Interview
3. Recruiter Interview
4. Final Interview
5. Offer & Onboarding

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