Accounting Manager

Pavago; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Remote-friendly hours

Job summary

Pavago is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to own GAAP financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across multiple client accounts in a fully remote role.

This role is not bookkeeping; you will manage journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR, U.S. sales tax, and multi-entity consolidation, while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting for leadership and audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• GAAP financial reporting and accrual accounting.
• Experience across multiple entities/locations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and payroll platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills: XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis.
• Strong English communication and remote-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Own accurate and timely month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Manage journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee AP/AR, GL, and day-to-day accounting activities.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and accounting policies.
• Manage payroll processing and employee setup in payroll systems.
• Handle U.S. sales tax filings and tax documentation.
• Support multi-entity accounting across locations/segments.
• Develop and maintain audit-ready workpapers and reports.
• Collaborate with leadership and clients to improve workflows.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Multi-entity accounting

Payroll processing

AP/AR management

General Ledger

Excel proficiency

English communication

Tools

Gusto

Paylocity

ADP

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Ramp

Bill.com

Job description

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Month-End Close & Multi-Entity Accounting | Remote

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, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is not a bookkeeping or data-entry role.

You’ll take hands‑on ownership of:

• Month-end close
• GAAP financial reporting
• Accrual accounting
• Payroll
• AP & AR
• General Ledger and reconciliations
• U.S. sales tax
• Multi-entity accounting
• Financial reporting and analysis

This role is ideal for someone who understands accounting deeply, thrives in structured environments, and takes pride in keeping financial operations accurate, compliant, and organized.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own accurate and timely month-end close processes
• Prepare and maintain:
• P&L statements
• Balance sheets
• Cash flow reports
• Supporting schedules
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP standards
• Maintain clean, structured, and audit‑ready workpapers
• Meet client and internal reporting deadlines consistently

Core Accounting Operations

Oversee:

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• General Ledger
• Account reconciliations
• Day‑to‑day accounting activity

You’ll also:

• Maintain accurate books across multiple entities, locations, or business segments
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Ensure accounting systems remain clean and organized
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation

Payroll & Employee Setup

Process payroll using platforms such as:

• Gusto
• Paylocity
• ADP

Responsibilities include:

• Employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems
• Payroll processing and validation
• Adjustments and deductions
• Reimbursements
• Payroll reporting
• Documentation and compliance

U.S. Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
• Track filing deadlines and requirements
• Maintain organized compliance documentation
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and financial procedures
• Support audits and compliance requests as needed

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Build custom financial reports and dashboards
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Perform variance analysis
• Provide financial insights to leadership
• Use Excel and reporting tools to improve financial visibility
• Help translate accounting data into useful business information

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Review accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies
• Standardize processes across clients and systems
• Improve workflows through:
• Automation
• Templates
• Documentation
• Build and maintain accounting SOPs
• Improve scalability without sacrificing financial accuracy

Client & Leadership Coordination

• Communicate regularly with leadership regarding priorities and deliverables
• Maintain visibility around reporting timelines
• Support client‑facing accounting communication when required
• Coordinate across accounting, payroll, finance, and operational workflows
• Proactively flag issues before they become larger problems

Requirements – Must Have

Experience

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with:
• Accrual accounting
• GAAP financial reporting
• Month‑end close
• Experience managing accounting across:
• Multiple entities
• Multiple locations
• Multiple business segments

QuickBooks

Proficiency with one or more of:

• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• QuickBooks Enterprise

Advanced Excel

Strong proficiency with:

• XLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Pivot Tables
• Data Tables
• Financial reporting and analysis

Payroll & Compliance

• Experience processing payroll through Gusto or similar platforms
• Experience handling U.S. sales tax filings
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial documentation

Communication & Execution

• Strong written and verbal English
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• High level of ownership and accountability

Nice to Have

Experience with:

• NetSuite
• Paylocity
• ADP
• Ramp
• Bill.com
• Clockify

Also valuable:

• Outsourced accounting experience
• Multi-client accounting experience
• Experience improving accounting systems and workflows
• Experience working across complex or multi-entity organizations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You:

• Take ownership of financial accuracy
• Understand accrual accounting beyond basic bookkeeping
• Thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments
• Manage deadlines without sacrificing accuracy
• Proactively identify accounting issues
• Are comfortable managing complex accounting structures
• Communicate clearly with leadership and clients
• Value precision, accountability, and consistency
• Enjoy improving systems instead of simply maintaining them

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may:

• Review reconciliations and General Ledger activity
• Prepare journal entries and close schedules
• Process payroll and validate employee changes
• Prepare financial statements
• Review AP and AR activity
• Investigate accounting discrepancies
• File or review U.S. sales tax obligations
• Build reports for leadership
• Communicate with clients or internal stakeholders
• Improve accounting workflows and SOPs

In short: you ensure accounting operations remain accurate, compliant, organized, and scalable across complex business environments.

Key Metrics for Success

• Accurate and timely month-end close
• Error‑free financial reporting and reconciliations
• Clean and audit‑ready accounting records
• Timely and accurate payroll
• On‑time tax filings and compliance
• Strong accounting workflow consistency
• Reliable reporting and financial visibility
• Leadership confidence in financial accuracy

Why This Role Stands Out

• High ownership over accounting operations
• Direct collaboration with leadership
• Exposure to complex and multi-entity accounting
• Opportunity to improve systems and processes
• Strong operational structure and clear expectations
• Fully remote environment
• Long‑term growth potential into:
• Senior Accounting Manager
• Controller
• Finance Manager
• Director of Accounting

Interview Process

1. Initial Screening Call
2. Recruiter Interview
3. Final Interview
4. Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario
5. Offer & Onboarding