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 differenc