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Accounting Manager

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5+ years in accounting or finance with GAAP experience
  • Experience managing multi-entity and multi-location businesses
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (or Desktop/Enterprise) and advanced Excel (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables)
  • Payroll experience (e.g., Gusto) and US sales tax filings

Requirements:

  • Execute timely month-end close and prepare GAAP-compliant financial reports with audit-ready workpapers across multiple entities
  • Oversee payroll processing and compliance using Gusto or similar, including employee setup and onboarding
  • Manage core accounting operations across AP, AR, and general ledger, ensuring accurate records day-to-day
  • Ensure U.S. sales tax compliance across jurisdictions and maintain documentation for filings

Job description

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Multi-Entity, QuickBooks) – Remote | U.S. Hours

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

About the Role

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager to own financial accuracy, reporting, and month-end close across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on, execution-driven role — not a supervisory-only position.

You will:

  • Run clean, accurate month-end closes
  • Manage payroll and compliance
  • Maintain structured, audit-ready financials

If you’re someone who thrives in structured environments and takes full ownership of financial accuracy — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting (Core Focus)

  • Execute month-end close with accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare financial reports aligned with client requirements
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • GAAP
  • Maintain clean, structured workpapers

2. Payroll & Employee Setup

  • Process payroll using:
    • Gusto or similar
  • Manage employee onboarding in payroll systems
  • Ensure payroll compliance and documentation

3. Core Accounting Operations

  • Oversee:
    • Accounts Payable (AP)
    • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Maintain accurate general ledger across entities
  • Manage day-to-day accounting with precision

4. Sales Tax & Compliance

  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
  • Maintain documentation for all filings
  • Ensure compliance across jurisdictions

5. Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

  • Build custom financial reports
  • Support:
    • Budgeting
    • Forecasting
  • Provide insights for decision-making

6. Process Improvement & Systems

  • Review and document accounting processes
  • Identify inefficiencies and improve workflows
  • Standardize systems across multiple clients/entities

7. Client & Internal Coordination

  • Communicate with leadership on:
    • Priorities
    • Deadlines
  • Support client-facing communication when needed
  • Align reporting expectations and timelines

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • You are highly detail-oriented (low tolerance for errors)
  • You take ownership of financial accuracy
  • You thrive in structured, process-driven environments
  • You are proactive in solving accounting issues
  • You balance:
    • Accuracy
    • Speed
    • Compliance

Requirements (Must-Have)

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

Nice to Have

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

Operational Environment

This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role.

You’ll have:

  • Structured workflows
  • Clear reporting timelines
  • Direct communication with leadership

Your success depends on:

  • Clean month-end closes
  • Accurate financial reporting
  • Organized, error-free systems
  • Proactive issue resolution

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Execute month-end close tasks
  • Review and update financial records
  • Process payroll and compliance items
  • Analyze reports and identify discrepancies
  • Improve workflows and documentation
  • Communicate with leadership and clients

In short:
You ensure financials are accurate, structured, and reliable at all times.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • Timely and accurate month-end close
  • Error-free financial reporting
  • Clean, organized accounting records
  • Payroll processed accurately and on time
  • Full compliance with tax filings
  • Leadership confidence in financial data

Why This Role Stands Out

  • High ownership over financial operations
  • Work across complex, multi-entity structures
  • Clear expectations and structured systems
  • Direct exposure to leadership
  • Growth into:
    • Senior Finance Leadership
    • Controller

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Practical Assessment (accounting scenario)
  • Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re someone who takes pride in clean books, accurate reporting, and structured financial systems, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-responsibility Accounting Manager role.

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