Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Month-End Close, Payroll & Multi-Entity Accounting) – Remote | U.S. Hours

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 oversee financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is a hands-on accounting role , not a basic bookkeeping or data-entry position. We’re looking for someone with strong accrual accounting and GAAP expertise who can confidently manage multi-entity, multi-location, and multi-segment accounting environments.
You’ll take ownership of:

- Month-end close

- GAAP financial reporting

- Payroll processing

- Accounts payable and receivable

- General ledger accuracy

- U.S. sales tax compliance

- Budgeting and forecasting support

- Accounting process improvement

If you’re highly detail-oriented, technically strong in accounting, and comfortable owning complex financial workflows, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

- Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes

- Prepare financial statements and reports aligned with client requirements

- Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapers

- Ensure reporting complies with applicable accounting standards

- Review financial data for discrepancies and resolve issues proactively

- Maintain consistent reporting timelines across multiple accounts and entities

Payroll & Employee Setup

- Process payroll accurately using Gusto or similar payroll platforms

- Set up and maintain employees within payroll systems

- Ensure payroll information and documentation remain accurate

- Support payroll-related compliance requirements

- Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before processing deadlines

Core Accounting Operations

- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable

- Maintain accurate general ledger records

- Manage accounting activity across multiple entities, locations, or business segments

- Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations

- Ensure financial transactions are properly classified and recorded

- Maintain organized and accurate accounting systems

Sales Tax & Compliance

- Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax

- Ensure filings are completed accurately and on time

- Maintain supporting documentation for tax filings

- Track compliance deadlines and reporting requirements

- Help maintain clean, audit-ready financial records

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

- Build and maintain customized financial reports

- Support budgeting and forecasting processes

- Analyze financial data to identify trends and discrepancies

- Prepare financial insights for leadership decision-making

- Use Excel and reporting tools to organize and visualize financial information

Process Improvement & Documentation

- Review existing accounting processes and workflows

- Document accounting procedures and controls

- Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

- Standardize accounting processes across clients and systems

- Improve reporting, reconciliation, and close workflows

- Help build scalable accounting processes as the organization grows

Client & Internal Coordination

- Communicate regularly with leadership regarding accounting priorities and deliverables

- Support client-facing accounting communication when required

- Maintain alignment on reporting timelines and expectations

- Proactively communicate issues, discrepancies, and potential delays

- Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Required Experience & Skills
Must-Have Requirements

- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience

- Strong hands-on experience with accrual accounting and GAAP financial reporting

- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting

- Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online , with QuickBooks D