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Accounting Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials
  • Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, multi-segment businesses
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise

Responsibilities

  • Execute month-end and year-end close with speed and accuracy
  • Prepare financial statements including Balance Sheet and Income Statement
  • Process payroll using platforms like Gusto and manage employee onboarding
  • Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

Key facts

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Pavago

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
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Multi-Entity, Month-End Close, Payroll) – Remote | U.S. Hours

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

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex, multi-entity client accounts.

This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role — not basic bookkeeping. You’ll be responsible for:

  • Clean, accurate financials
  • Strong GAAP compliance
  • Reliable reporting across entities
  • Structured, scalable accounting systems

If you thrive in organized environments, value precision, and take full ownership of financial accuracy, this role is for you.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Execute month-end and year-end close with speed and accuracy
  • Prepare financial statements:
    • Balance Sheet
    • Income Statement (P&L)
    • Supporting schedules
  • Maintain clean, audit-ready workpapers
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and reporting timelines

Payroll & Employee Setup

  • Process payroll using platforms like Gusto (or similar systems)
  • Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

Core Accounting Operations

  • Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
  • Manage day-to-day accounting with strong attention to detail
  • Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly

Sales Tax & Compliance

  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time
  • Maintain proper documentation for all filings
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

  • Build custom reports to support business insights
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Deliver clear financial analysis and data-driven insights

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Review and improve accounting workflows
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions
  • Standardize SOPs across clients and systems
  • Ensure consistency, scalability, and accuracy

Client & Internal Coordination

  • Communicate with leadership on priorities and deliverables
  • Support client-facing financial discussions when needed
  • Align on reporting timelines and expectations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline
  • Execution-focused — you get things done accurately the first time
  • Comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structures
  • Strong communicator with ability to explain financials clearly
  • Proactive problem-solver who identifies and fixes issues early

Requirements (Must-Have)

Non-Negotiables

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

Nice to Have

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

Tools & Systems

  • QuickBooks (Online/Desktop/Enterprise)
  • Gusto / ADP / Paylocity
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • Bill.com / Ramp
  • NetSuite (plus)

Operational Environment (Important)

This role is execution-heavy and accuracy-driven.

You’ll Be Supported By:

  • Structured workflows and systems
  • Direct communication with leadership
  • Clear reporting expectations

You Own:

  • Clean, accurate financials
  • On-time close cycles
  • Payroll and compliance execution
  • Organized accounting systems
  • Proactive issue resolution

What Success Looks Like

  • On-time, accurate month-end close
  • Error-free financial reporting
  • Clean and organized multi-entity books
  • Timely payroll and tax compliance
  • Strong leadership confidence in financial data

Key Metrics (KPIs)

  • Close completed accurately and on time
  • Zero material reporting errors
  • Clean, audit-ready documentation
  • Payroll processed without discrepancies
  • Compliance with all tax and reporting deadlines

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Practical Assessment (Accounting Scenario)
  • Offer & Onboarding

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If you’re an execution-driven Accounting Manager who values precision, ownership, and clean financial systems, we’d love to hear from you.

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