Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Payroll & Month-End Close | Remote 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 own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts. This is a hands-on accounting role requiring strong accrual accounting and GAAP expertise , experience managing multi-entity and multi-location financials , and the ability to maintain accurate, reliable accounting systems with minimal oversight. This is not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. You’ll take direct ownership of financial accuracy, close execution, and accounting operations. What You’ll Own Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Execute accurate and timely month-end close Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers Ensure reporting complies with GAAP and established deadlines Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively General Accounting Operations Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities Manage day-to-day accounting activities and reconciliations Support complex multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting structures Payroll & Employee Setup Process payroll using Gusto or similar platforms Manage employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule Sales Tax & Compliance Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax Maintain complete documentation for filings Ensure tax and accounting compliance deadlines are met Support accurate recordkeeping across entities Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting Build custom financial and management reports Support budgeting and forecasting processes Analyze financial data and provide useful business insights Support data visualization and leadership decision-making Process Improvement Review and document accounting workflows Identify inefficiencies and accounting process gaps Standardize processes across clients and systems Build cleaner, more scalable accounting procedures Client & Leadership Coordination Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables Support client-facing financial communication when required Maintain alignment around close schedules and reporting expectations Explain financial information clearly and professionally Requirements 5+ years of accounting or finance experience Strong experience with accrual accounting and GAAP financials Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and/or Enterprise Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: XLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH Pivot Tables Data Tables Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar platforms Experience with U.S. sales tax filings Strong understanding of general ledger and financial reporting Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy Strong written and verbal English communication Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours Nice to Have NetSuite experience Familiarity with ADP or Paylocity Experience with Ramp or Bill.com Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking systems Background in outsourced accounting or managing multiple client accounts What Success Looks Like Accurate and timely month-end closes Clean financial reporting with minimal errors or rework Organized accounting records across multiple entities Accurate and reliable payroll processing Timely sales tax and compliance filings Strong accounting processes and documentation High leadership confidence in financial accuracy Interview Process Initial Screening Call Spark Hire Video Interview Recruiter Interview Final Interview Offer & Onboarding Apply Now If you’re an experienced Accounting Manager with strong GAAP, accrual accounting, QuickBooks, payroll, and multi-entity accounting experience , we’d love to hear from you. #AccountingManager #GAAP #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #MultiEntityAccounting #Payroll #FinancialReporting #AccountingJobs #RemoteAccounting #RemoteJobs