Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting, Month-End Close & GAAP) – Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. Business Hours
About the Role

At Pavago , one of our clients is hiring a Senior Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across a growing organization.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reliable financial statements, supporting audits, improving accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS standards.

Working closely with Finance, FP&A, Payroll, and Operations, you’ll help deliver timely financial insights that support strategic business decisions while maintaining strong internal controls and audit-ready records.
Responsibilities
General Ledger & Accounting Operations

- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany transactions.

- Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, deferred revenue, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.

- Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.

- Ensure the general ledger remains accurate and compliant with accounting standards.

- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before they impact financial reporting.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

- Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely completion within established deadlines.

- Maintain close checklists and ensure all reconciliations and journal entries are completed accurately.

- Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules.

- Generate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports for leadership.

- Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.

- Provide clear financial commentary and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

- Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and supporting documentation.

- Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies.

- Assist with sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax preparation.

- Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and documentation.

- Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to financial governance standards.

Process Improvement & Systems

- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and operational efficiency.

- Reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements.

- Assist with ERP implementations, migrations, and accounting system improvements.

- Develop and maintain accounting SOPs and process documentation.

- Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and month-end close efficiency.

Team Collaboration & Support

- Review and support work completed by junior accountants and accounting staff.

- Mentor team members on reconciliations, reporting, and accounting best practices.

- Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Payroll, and leadership teams.

- Coordinate with Sales and Operations to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.

Required Experience & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

- Strong experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close.

- Proficiency with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar ERP/accounting systems.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting.

- Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.

- Solid knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

- Strong analytical, o