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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
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.
