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*