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Accounting Manager

Pavago

WorldwideRemote3w ago

About the role

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Multi-Entity, Month-End Close, Payroll) – Remote | U.S. Hours

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

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex, multi-entity client accounts.

This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role — not basic bookkeeping. You’ll be responsible for:

  • Clean, accurate financials
  • Strong GAAP compliance
  • Reliable reporting across entities
  • Structured, scalable accounting systems

If you thrive in organized environments, value precision, and take full ownership of financial accuracy, this role is for you.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Execute month-end and year-end close with speed and accuracy
  • Prepare financial statements:
    • Balance Sheet
    • Income Statement (P&L)
    • Supporting schedules
  • Maintain clean, audit-ready workpapers
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and reporting timelines

Payroll & Employee Setup

  • Process payroll using platforms like Gusto (or similar systems)
  • Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

Core Accounting Operations

  • Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
  • Manage day-to-day accounting with strong attention to detail
  • Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly

Sales Tax & Compliance

  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time
  • Maintain proper documentation for all filings
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

  • Build custom reports to support business insights
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Deliver clear financial analysis and data-driven insights

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Review and improve accounting workflows
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions
  • Standardize SOPs across clients and systems
  • Ensure consistency, scalability, and accuracy

Client & Internal Coordination

  • Communicate with leadership on priorities and deliverables
  • Support client-facing financial discussions when needed
  • Align on reporting timelines and expectations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline
  • Execution-focused — you get things done accurately the first time
  • Comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structures
  • Strong communicator with ability to explain financials clearly
  • Proactive problem-solver who identifies and fixes issues early

Requirements (Must-Have)

Non-Negotiables

  • 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials
  • Experience managing:
    • Multi-entity
    • Multi-location
    • Multi-segment businesses
  • Proficiency in:
    • QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise
  • Advanced Excel skills:
    • XLOOKUP
    • INDEX/MATCH
    • Pivot Tables
    • Data Tables
  • Payroll experience (Gusto or similar platforms)
  • Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
  • Strong written and verbal English communication

Nice to Have

  • Experience with NetSuite
  • Familiarity with:
    • ADP
    • Paylocity
  • Experience with:
    • Ramp
    • Bill.com
  • Exposure to time-tracking tools (e.g., Clockify)
  • Background in outsourced accounting firms

Tools & Systems

  • QuickBooks (Online/Desktop/Enterprise)
  • Gusto / ADP / Paylocity
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Bill.com / Ramp
  • NetSuite (plus)

Operational Environment (Important)

This role is execution-heavy and accuracy-driven.

You’ll Be Supported By:

  • Structured workflows and systems
  • Direct communication with leadership
  • Clear reporting expectations

You Own:

  • Clean, accurate financials
  • On-time close cycles
  • Payroll and compliance execution
  • Organized accounting systems
  • Proactive issue resolution

What Success Looks Like

  • On-time, accurate month-end close
  • Error-free financial reporting
  • Clean and organized multi-entity books
  • Timely payroll and tax compliance
  • Strong leadership confidence in financial data

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • Close completed accurately and on time
  • Zero material reporting errors
  • Clean, audit-ready documentation
  • Payroll processed without discrepancies
  • Compliance with all tax and reporting deadlines

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Practical Assessment (Accounting Scenario)
  • Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re an execution-driven Accounting Manager who values precision, ownership, and clean financial systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of accounting operations across complex, high-impact client environments.

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