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Pavago

Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP

RemoteColombia, Mexico, Argentina +1 more only
Published
Role
Finance
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
$1.8k–$4k/mo
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No BS summary

Experienced Accounting Manager needed to manage accounting operations for US small/mid-sized businesses. Must have strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, experience with service-based businesses (construction, HVAC, etc.), and excellent English communication skills. Hands-on, client-facing role with direct communication to US business owners.

Core skills

U.S. GAAPQuickBooksClient Accounting

Required skills

QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks Desktop / EnterpriseRampBill.comGustoADPPaylocityExcelPivot TablesXLOOKUPINDEX/MATCHAdvanced formulas

Optional skills

Gusto

Required languages

English

What you'll do

  • Own month-end close across multiple U.S.-based client accounts
  • Prepare and review financial statements and supporting workpapers
  • Manage and oversee: General Ledger
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Review financial records for accuracy and completeness
  • Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule
  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific accounting requirements
  • Serve as a trusted accounting partner to U.S. business owners
  • Manage multiple client relationships and priorities simultaneously
  • Explain financial results and accounting issues in clear, business-friendly language
  • Proactively communicate: Financial trends
  • Reporting issues
  • Missing information
  • Upcoming deadlines
  • Recommended actions
  • Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and client service
  • Process and oversee payroll and employee onboarding
  • Work with payroll platforms including: Gusto
  • ADP
  • Paylocity
  • Manage AP and expense workflows using tools such as: Ramp
  • Bill.com
  • Prepare and submit applicable U.S. state sales tax filings
  • Track accounting and compliance deadlines across client accounts
  • Build customized financial reports and dashboards for business owners
  • Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, and operating performance
  • Identify trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring attention
  • Support: Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Cash flow planning
  • Translate financial data into practical, actionable insights for clients
  • Document accounting procedures, workflows, and recurring processes
  • Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
  • Standardize accounting procedures across client engagements
  • Improve reporting accuracy, close efficiency, and workflow consistency
  • Build scalable processes as the client portfolio grows
  • Participate in daily check-ins with company leadership
  • Manage priorities independently
  • Proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockers
  • Take ownership of client deliverables from start to finish
  • Operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment

What they require

  • 5–10 years of accounting and finance experience
  • Proven experience managing accounting for multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience supporting service-based or blue-collar businesses such as: Construction
  • HVAC
  • Plumbing
  • Roofing
  • Landscaping
  • Home services
  • Related field-service industries
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Strong client-facing communication skills
  • Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Long-term employment history preferred, ideally 3+ years with previous employers
  • Have 5+ years of accounting experience
  • Have managed multiple U.S.-based clients
  • Know QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise
  • Understand U.S. GAAP
  • Have experience with construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, or other service businesses
  • Communicate confidently with U.S. business owners
  • Want meaningful ownership in a growing accounting and advisory firm

Benefits

  • Fully remote opportunity for LATAM professionals
  • Significant ownership and autonomy
  • Work directly with U.S.-based businesses
  • Fast-growing accounting and advisory environment
  • Long-term stability and advancement potential
  • Strong career growth as the firm expands

Pavago is hiring for one of its clients seeking an Accounting & Finance Coordinator to support finance and operations teams.

🇺🇸 United StatesRecruitingStartup
$1.8k–$4k/mo