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Senior Accountant

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting

Responsibilities

  • Lead general ledger activities including posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, depreciation, and intercompany transactions, and maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts to ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance
  • Manage monthly and quarterly close cycles, prepare trial balances and financial statements, and deliver month-end close within 5–7 business days with detailed close checklists
  • Support external audits and tax filings, maintain internal controls and financial policies, and drive process improvements and ERP/automation initiatives
  • Mentor junior accounting staff, review work, and collaborate cross-functionally with FPA, operations, and sales to provide financial insights and align revenue recognition and reporting

About the company

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Pavago

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Pavago - Thinking Globally to Grow Locally 🌍 Welcome to Pavago, where the world is your talent pool. We believe in a borderless future where businesses can harness the best of international expertise without breaking the bank. 🌟 Why Choose Pavago? Affordability: Find exceptional talent at 1/4 the cost of American counterparts. Global Reach: Our vast network spans across continents, ensuring we locate the perfect fit for your unique needs. Localized Growth: By integrating international insights and expertise, we fuel your local business growth. Whether you're a startup looking for the right brains to get your idea off the ground, or an established company wanting to diversify your team and scale operations, Pavago is your bridge to global possibilities. Tap into a world of talent. Let's grow, together. 🚀 Connect with us today!

Company details

Company typeSmall startup
IndustryHuman Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours

About Pavago

Pavago is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, and provide actionable financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

This role goes beyond transactional bookkeeping. The Senior Accountant will own critical accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and operational finance improvements while also mentoring junior accounting staff and partnering cross-functionally with leadership.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of balancing hands-on accounting execution with high-level financial visibility and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Journal Entries

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, depreciation, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and deferred revenue
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all accounting records

Month-End & Quarter-End Close

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes
• Prepare trial balances and ensure all entries are recorded accurately and on time
• Complete month-end close within 5–7 business days
• Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional sign-offs

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Generate and review P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts
• Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership review
• Compile supporting schedules for board meetings, audits, and financial reporting requirements

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and supporting documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings including sales tax, property tax, and corporate income tax
• Maintain and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies
• Ensure accounting processes remain compliant with GAAP/IFRS standards

Process Improvement & Automation

• Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and recommend process improvements
• Implement automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
• Update SOPs and accounting documentation to improve consistency and scalability
• Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Review and approve work completed by staff accountants and bookkeepers
• Mentor junior team members on reconciliations, reporting processes, and accounting standards
• Provide guidance on financial accuracy, compliance, and best practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with FP&A teams on budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews
• Collaborate with operations and sales teams to align revenue recognition processes
• Support leadership with financial insights and operational reporting needs

What Makes You a Perfect Fit

• Strong technical understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
• Highly detail-oriented while maintaining strong strategic and analytical thinking
• Excellent communicator with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams
• Proactive in identifying risks, inefficiencies, and operational improvements
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and process discipline

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes

Preferred Experience & Skills

• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting
• Background in SaaS, professional services, or real estate industries
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance automation projects
• Familiarity with financial reporting tools and process optimization initiatives

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?

A Senior Accountant’s day revolves around ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining operational discipline, and supporting leadership with actionable insights. You will:

Morning:
• Review bank feeds and reconcile overnight transactions in NetSuite
• Post accrual entries for payroll and vendor invoices
• Run exception reports and investigate anomalies

Midday:
• Prepare draft financial statements and review expense allocations against budget
• Meet with operations teams regarding deferred revenue recognition and reporting alignment

Afternoon:
• Mentor junior accounting staff on reconciliations and accounting treatments
• Review account reconciliations and provide feedback on reporting accuracy

End of Day:
• Update variance analysis templates and prepare financial commentary for leadership
• Track month-end close progress and maintain accounting documentation in Confluence or internal systems

In short: you ensure the company’s financial operations remain accurate, compliant, efficient, and decision-ready.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

• Month-end close completed within 5 business days
• <1% reconciliation error rate
• 100% audit requests delivered on time
• Accurate and timely financial reporting
• Consistent variance analysis and executive reporting quality
• Improved operational efficiency through process optimization

What We Offer

• Full-time remote position aligned with U.S. business operations
• Opportunity to contribute directly to financial strategy and operational improvement
• Exposure to leadership, FP&A, and cross-functional decision-making
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment
• Career development opportunities in accounting leadership and finance operations
• Competitive compensation package

Interview Process

• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Accounting Task (e.g., reconciliations and variance analysis exercise)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification

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