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