Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Month-End Close & Multi-Entity Accounting | Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.
This is not a bookkeeping or data-entry role.
You’ll take hands-on ownership of:

Month-end close

GAAP financial reporting

Accrual accounting

Payroll

AP & AR

General Ledger and reconciliations

U.S. sales tax

Multi-entity accounting

Financial reporting and analysis

This role is ideal for someone who understands accounting deeply, thrives in structured environments, and takes pride in keeping financial operations accurate, compliant, and organized.
What You’ll Own
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Own accurate and timely month-end close processes

Prepare and maintain:

P&L statements

Balance sheets

Cash flow reports

Supporting schedules

Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations

Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP standards

Maintain clean, structured, and audit-ready workpapers

Meet client and internal reporting deadlines consistently

Core Accounting Operations
Oversee:

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

General Ledger

Account reconciliations

Day-to-day accounting activity

You’ll also:

Maintain accurate books across multiple entities, locations, or business segments

Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies

Ensure accounting systems remain clean and organized

Maintain strong financial controls and documentation

Payroll & Employee Setup
Process payroll using platforms such as:

Gusto

Paylocity

ADP

Responsibilities include:

Employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems

Payroll processing and validation

Adjustments and deductions

Reimbursements

Payroll reporting

Documentation and compliance

U.S. Sales Tax & Compliance

Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax

Track filing deadlines and requirements

Maintain organized compliance documentation

Ensure adherence to accounting policies and financial procedures

Support audits and compliance requests as needed

Financial Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

Build custom financial reports and dashboards

Support budgeting and forecasting

Perform variance analysis

Provide financial insights to leadership

Use Excel and reporting tools to improve financial visibility

Help translate accounting data into useful business information

Process Improvement & Documentation

Review accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies

Standardize processes across clients and systems

Improve workflows through:

Automation

Templates

Documentation

Build and maintain accounting SOPs

Improve scalability without sacrificing financial accuracy

Client & Leadership Coordination

Communicate regularly with leadership regarding priorities and deliverables

Maintain visibility around reporting timelines

Support client-facing accounting communication when required

Coordinate across accounting, payroll, finance, and operational workflows

Proactively flag issues before they become larger problems

Requirements – Must Have
Experience

5+ years of accounting or finance experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

Accrual accounting

GAAP financial reporting

Month-end close

Experience managing accounting across:

Multiple entities

Multiple locations

Multiple business segments

QuickBooks
Proficiency with one or more of:

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Enterprise

Advanced Excel
Strong proficiency with:

XLOOKUP

INDEX/MATCH

Pivot Tables

Data Tables

Financial reporting and analysis

Payroll & Compliance

Experience processing payroll through Gusto or similar platforms

Experience handling U.S. sales tax filings

Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial documentation

Communication & Execution

Strong written and verbal English

Excellent attention to detail

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

High level of ownership and accountability

Nice to Have
Experience with:

NetSuite

Paylocity

ADP

Ramp

Bill.com

Clockify

Also valuable:

Outsourced accounting experience

Multi-client accounting experience

Experience improving accounting systems and workflows

Experience working across complex or multi-entity organizations

What Makes You a Strong Fit
You:

Take ownership of financial accuracy

Understand accrual accounting beyond basic bookkeeping

Thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments

Manage deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

Proactively identify accounting issues

Are comfortable managing complex accounting structures

Communicate clearly with leadership and clients

Value precision, accountability, and consistency

Enjoy improving systems instead of simply maintaining them

What a Typical Day Looks Like
You may:

Review reconciliations and General Ledger activity

Prepare journal entries and close schedules

Process payroll and validate employee changes

Prepare financial statements

Review AP and AR activity

Investigate accounting discrepancies

File or review U.S. sales tax obligations

Build reports for leadership

Communicate with clients or internal stakeholders

Improve accounting workflows and SOPs

In short: you ensure accounting operations remain accurate, compliant, organized, and scalable across complex business environments.
Key Metrics for Success

Accurate and timely month-end close

Error-free financial reporting and reconciliations

Clean and audit-ready accounting records

Timely and accurate payroll

On-time tax filings and compliance

Strong accounting workflow consistency

Reliable reporting and financial visibility

Leadership confidence in financial accuracy

Why This Role Stands Out

High ownership over accounting operations

Direct collaboration with leadership

Exposure to complex and multi-entity accounting

Opportunity to improve systems and processes

Strong operational structure and clear expectations

Fully remote environment

Long-term growth potential into:

Senior Accounting Manager

Controller

Finance Manager

Director of Accounting

Interview Process

Initial Screening Call

Recruiter Interview

Final Interview

Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario

Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now
If you:

Have strong GAAP and accrual accounting expertise

Have 5+ years of accounting or finance experience

Are experienced with QuickBooks, payroll, and U.S. sales tax

Can confidently manage complex accounting workflows

Take pride in financial accuracy and operational ownership

We’d love to hear from you.
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 is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with GAAP, accrual accounting, month-end close, QuickBooks, payroll, multi-entity accounting, U.S. sales tax, and financial reporting.
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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