Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Month-End Close & Payroll | Remote
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients is 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 not a basic bookkeeping or supervisory-only role. You’ll be directly responsible for maintaining accurate GAAP-compliant financials, clean books, reliable reporting, and scalable accounting processes.
You’ll work across multiple entities while managing close cycles, payroll, AP/AR, reconciliations, sales tax, reporting, and compliance.
If you’re highly detail-oriented, execution-focused, and take full ownership of financial accuracy, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Execute month-end and year-end close accurately and on schedule

Prepare and review:

Balance Sheets

Income Statements / P&Ls

Supporting schedules

Account reconciliations

Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers

Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP

Investigate and resolve discrepancies before close

Maintain reporting consistency across multiple entities

Multi-Entity Accounting & General Ledger

Maintain accurate general ledgers across multiple entities, locations, or business segments

Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations where applicable

Review account classifications and journal entries

Ensure transactions are recorded accurately under accrual accounting principles

Maintain clean books and resolve accounting issues proactively

Payroll & Employee Setup

Process payroll using Gusto or similar payroll platforms

Set up and maintain employee information within payroll systems

Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time

Maintain payroll documentation and records

Support compliance with applicable U.S. payroll requirements

Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including:

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Vendor payments

Customer receivables

Account reconciliations

General ledger activity

Ensure accounting records remain accurate, current, and properly documented.
Sales Tax & Compliance

Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax

Track filing deadlines across applicable jurisdictions

Maintain supporting documentation for tax filings

Ensure filings are completed accurately and on time

Support broader federal and state accounting compliance requirements

Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting

Build customized financial and management reports

Support budgeting and forecasting processes

Analyze financial results and identify discrepancies or trends

Provide leadership with clear, actionable financial insights

Help improve visibility into financial performance across entities

Process Improvement & Documentation

Review existing accounting workflows and controls

Identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Create and maintain accounting SOPs

Standardize processes across clients and entities

Build scalable, repeatable accounting workflows

Improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency

Client & Leadership Coordination

Communicate clearly with leadership regarding financial priorities, deadlines, and issues

Support client-facing accounting discussions when required

Align with stakeholders on reporting expectations and timelines

Explain financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Escalate accounting or compliance risks proactively

What Makes You a Strong Fit
You:

Take ownership of financial accuracy from start to finish

Have a low tolerance for errors

Understand the difference between simply maintaining books and producing reliable financials

Are comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structures

Work effectively under recurring close and reporting deadlines

Identify discrepancies before they become larger problems

Can balance accuracy, speed, and compliance

Communicate financial information clearly

Build organized processes rather than relying on manual workarounds

Required Experience & Skills
Non-Negotiables

5+ years of accounting or finance experience

Strong hands-on experience with accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP

Experience managing:

Multi-entity businesses

Multi-location businesses

Multi-segment accounting environments

Strong proficiency with:

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop and/or Enterprise

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

XLOOKUP

INDEX/MATCH

Pivot Tables

Data Tables

Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar systems

Experience calculating and filing U.S. state sales tax

Strong account reconciliation and general ledger skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Strong attention to detail and organizational ability

Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours

Nice to Have

NetSuite experience

ADP or Paylocity experience

Bill.com experience

Ramp experience

Google Sheets proficiency

Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking platforms

Background working for an outsourced accounting firm

Experience supporting multiple client accounts simultaneously

Experience improving accounting SOPs and internal controls

Tools & Systems

QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise

Gusto

ADP / Paylocity

Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Bill.com

Ramp

NetSuite

Clockify or similar time-tracking tools

What a Typical Day Looks Like
You might:

Review month-end close progress across multiple entities

Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts

Prepare or review financial statements

Investigate accounting discrepancies

Process or review payroll

Monitor AP and AR activity

Complete sales tax and compliance requirements

Build financial reports for leadership

Review budgeting or forecasting data

Improve accounting workflows and documentation

Communicate financial updates to clients or internal leadership

In short: You ensure the company’s financials are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable across every entity you support.
What Success Looks Like

Month-end close is completed accurately and on schedule

Financial statements are reliable and GAAP-compliant

Multi-entity books remain clean and organized

Reconciliations are current and properly documented

Payroll is processed accurately and on time

Tax and compliance deadlines are consistently met

Accounting records remain audit-ready

Leadership can confidently rely on financial reporting

Key Metrics for Success

On-time month-end and year-end close

Zero material financial reporting errors

Accuracy of account reconciliations

Clean and audit-ready workpapers

Payroll accuracy and timeliness

Compliance with sales tax and reporting deadlines

Accuracy and consistency across multi-entity books

Quality and reliability of financial reporting

Why This Role Stands Out

High ownership over core accounting operations

Exposure to complex, multi-entity financial environments

Direct involvement in month-end close and financial reporting

Opportunity to improve and standardize accounting systems

Direct communication with leadership and clients

Fully remote work environment

Clear growth opportunities into:

Senior Accounting Manager

Controller

Finance Manager

Director of Accounting

Interview Process

Initial Screening Call

Spark Hire Intro Video

Recruiter Interview

Final Interview

Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario

Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now
If you:

Have strong U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting experience

Can independently manage month-end close

Have worked across complex multi-entity environments

Take pride in clean books and accurate financial reporting

Are comfortable owning payroll, compliance, and accounting operations

Thrive in structured, high-accountability environments

This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of high-impact accounting operations and financial reporting while working across complex client environments.
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