Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Payroll & Month-End Close | Remote Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours About the Role At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts. This is a hands-on accounting role requiring strong accrual accounting and GAAP expertise , experience managing multi-entity and multi-location financials , and the ability to maintain accurate, reliable accounting systems with minimal oversight. This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. You’ll take direct ownership of financial accuracy, close execution, and accounting operations. What You’ll Own Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute accurate and timely month-end close
• Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements
• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers
• Ensure reporting complies with GAAP and established deadlines
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively

General Accounting Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities and reconciliations
• Support complex multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting structures

Payroll & Employee Setup

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

Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
• Maintain complete documentation for filings
• Ensure tax and accounting compliance deadlines are met
• Support accurate recordkeeping across entities

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Build custom financial and management reports
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Analyze financial data and provide useful business insights
• Support data visualization and leadership decision-making

Process Improvement

• Review and document accounting workflows
• Identify inefficiencies and accounting process gaps
• Standardize processes across clients and systems
• Build cleaner, more scalable accounting procedures

Client & Leadership Coordination

• Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables
• Support client-facing financial communication when required
• Maintain alignment around close schedules and reporting expectations
• Explain financial information clearly and professionally

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, and/or Enterprise
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

• XLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Pivot Tables
• Data Tables

• Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar platforms
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
• Strong understanding of general ledger and financial reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Ability to work independently 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 managing multiple client accounts

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate and timely month-end closes
• Clean financial reporting with minimal errors or rework
• Organized accounting records across multiple entities
• Accurate and reliable payroll processing
• Timely sales tax and compliance filings
• Strong accounting processes and documentation
• High leadership confidence in financial accuracy

Interview Process

• Initial Screening Call
• Spark Hire Video Interview
• Recruiter Interview
• Final Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now If you’re an experienced Accounting Manager with strong GAAP, accrual accounting, QuickBooks, payroll, and multi-entity accounting experience , we’d love to hear from you. #AccountingManager #GAAP #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #MultiEntityAccounting #Payroll #FinancialReporting #AccountingJobs #RemoteAccounting #RemoteJobs