Accounting Manager

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

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 oversee financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is a hands-on accounting role, not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. We’re looking for someone with strong accrual accounting and GAAP expertise who can confidently manage multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting environments.

You’ll take ownership of:

Month-end close

GAAP financial reporting

Payroll processing

Accounts payable and receivable

General ledger accuracy

U.S. sales tax compliance

Budgeting and forecasting support

Accounting process improvement

If you’re highly detail-oriented, technically strong in accounting, and comfortable owning complex financial workflows, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes

Prepare financial statements and reports aligned with client requirements

Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers

Ensure reporting complies with applicable accounting standards

Review financial data for discrepancies and resolve issues proactively

Maintain consistent reporting timelines across multiple accounts and entities

Payroll & Employee Setup

Process payroll accurately using Gusto or similar payroll platforms

Set up and maintain employees within payroll systems

Ensure payroll information and documentation remain accurate

Support payroll-related compliance requirements

Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines

Core Accounting Operations

Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable

Maintain accurate general ledger records

Manage accounting activity across multiple entities, locations, or business segments

Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations

Ensure financial transactions are properly classified and recorded

Maintain organized and accurate accounting systems

Sales Tax & Compliance

Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax

Ensure filings are completed accurately and on time

Maintain supporting documentation for tax filings

Track compliance deadlines and reporting requirements

Help maintain clean, audit-ready financial records

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

Build and maintain customized financial reports

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Analyze financial data to identify trends and discrepancies

Prepare financial insights for leadership decision-making

Use Excel and reporting tools to organize and visualize financial information

Process Improvement & Documentation

Review existing accounting processes and workflows

Document accounting procedures and controls

Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

Standardize accounting processes across clients and systems

Improve reporting, reconciliation, and close workflows

Help build scalable accounting processes as the organization grows

Client & Internal Coordination

Communicate regularly with leadership regarding accounting priorities and deliverables

Support client-facing accounting communication when required

Maintain alignment on reporting timelines and expectations

Proactively communicate issues, discrepancies, and potential delays

Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Required Experience & Skills

Must-Have Requirements

5+ years of accounting or finance experience

Strong hands-on experience with accrual accounting and GAAP financial reporting

Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting

Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, with QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise experience also relevant

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

XLOOKUP

INDEX/MATCH

Pivot Tables

Data Tables

Hands-on payroll processing experience using Gusto or a similar platform

Experience calculating and filing U.S. state sales tax

Strong understanding of:

General ledger accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

Experience with NetSuite

Familiarity with Paylocity or ADP

Experience using Ramp or Bill.com

Exposure to time-tracking platforms such as Clockify

Background working within an outsourced accounting firm

Experience supporting multiple clients or complex accounting environments

Experience improving accounting workflows, controls, or reporting processes

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You understand accrual accounting beyond basic bookkeeping

You’re highly accurate and detail-oriented

You can confidently manage complex accounting structures

You’re comfortable owning month-end close from start to finish

You identify accounting discrepancies before they become larger problems

You can manage multiple entities, locations, and deadlines simultaneously

You communicate financial issues clearly and professionally

You take ownership without requiring constant supervision

You value clean documentation, structured processes, and reliable reporting

Operational Environment

This is an execution-focused and accuracy-driven role.

You’ll work within structured accounting systems and workflows, with direct communication from leadership and clear expectations around reporting deadlines and deliverables.

Your ownership will center on:

Accurate financial reporting

Clean and timely month-end closes

Reliable payroll processing

Tax and compliance execution

Organized accounting records

Managing complex accounting structures

Proactively identifying and resolving accounting issues

This environment rewards precision, accountability, consistency, and strong financial ownership.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may begin by reviewing reconciliations, financial statements, and outstanding month-end close items across multiple entities.

Throughout the day, you could process or review payroll, manage AP and AR activity, prepare journal entries, update financial reports, review sales tax obligations, and investigate accounting discrepancies.

You’ll also coordinate with leadership and clients regarding reporting requirements, support budgeting and forecasting, and improve accounting workflows where opportunities exist.

In short: you ensure complex accounting operations remain accurate, compliant, organized, and delivered on time.

Key Metrics for Success

Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close

Error-free financial reporting and documentation

Clean and organized accounting records across entities

Timely and accurate payroll processing

Compliance with sales tax filings and reporting requirements

Accurate AP, AR, and general ledger management

Consistent reporting and reconciliation quality

Leadership confidence in financial accuracy and reliability

Why This Role Stands Out

High ownership across core accounting operations

Exposure to complex multi-entity and multi-location accounting

Direct collaboration with leadership

Opportunity to improve accounting processes and systems

Hands-on responsibility across reporting, payroll, compliance, and financial operations

Fully remote environment

Growth opportunities into:

Senior Accounting Manager

Controller

Finance Manager

Accounting Operations Leadership

Interview Process

Initial Screening Call

Recruiter Interview

Final Interview

Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you have strong experience with GAAP/accrual accounting, month-end close, QuickBooks, payroll, U.S. sales tax, and multi-entity accounting, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take ownership of complex accounting operations where accuracy, execution, and financial reliability matter.

Important: Spark Hire Video Interview

As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.

This gives you an opportunity to introduce yourself, highlight your relevant accounting experience, and explain why you’re a strong fit for the role.

Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.

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