Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – GAAP/IFRS, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours About the Role At Pavago , we’re seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to own critical accounting processes, maintain financial accuracy, support compliance, and provide reliable financial reporting and insights to leadership. This is not a transactional bookkeeping role . You’ll take ownership of core accounting functions including: - General ledger accounting - Month-end and quarter-end close - Balance sheet reconciliations - Financial reporting and variance analysis - Audit and tax support - Internal controls - Accounting process improvement - Junior team mentorship The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of GAAP/IFRS with hands-on accounting execution, analytical thinking, and a process-improvement mindset. What You’ll Own General Ledger & Account Reconciliations - Prepare and post journal entries for: - Accruals - Prepaid expenses - Payroll allocations - Depreciation - Intercompany transactions - Maintain reconciliations across approximately 15–30 key balance sheet accounts . - Reconcile cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, deferred revenue, and other accounts. - Investigate discrepancies and ensure issues are resolved accurately. - Maintain complete and audit-ready accounting records. Month-End & Quarter-End Close Own and coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities. You will: - Prepare and review trial balances. - Ensure journal entries are complete and accurate. - Complete month-end close within approximately 5–7 business days , with a target of five days. - Maintain detailed close checklists. - Coordinate required cross-functional sign-offs. - Identify and resolve issues that could delay reporting. - Continuously improve close efficiency and accuracy. Financial Reporting & Analysis - Prepare and review: - Profit & Loss statements - Balance sheets - Cash flow statements - Supporting schedules - Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis. - Investigate significant financial variances. - Prepare written commentary explaining financial performance. - Provide actionable financial insights for leadership. - Prepare supporting schedules for board meetings, audits, and other reporting requirements. Audit, Tax & Compliance Support - Prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors. - Respond to audit requests accurately and within required timelines. - Support timely and accurate filings for: - Sales tax - Property tax - Corporate income tax - Maintain accounting policies, controls, and supporting documentation. - Ensure accounting processes align with applicable GAAP and/or IFRS standards . - Identify accounting or control risks and escalate issues appropriately. Internal Controls & Accounting Accuracy - Maintain strong controls across accounting workflows. - Review reconciliations and supporting documentation for completeness. - Identify unusual transactions, exceptions, and accounting discrepancies. - Ensure appropriate documentation and approval processes are followed. - Help maintain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready financial records. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to make accounting operations faster, more accurate, and more scalable. You will: - Review existing accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies. - Recommend and implement process improvements. - Identify opportunities for accounting and reporting automation. - Update SOPs and accounting documentation. - Standardize recurring accounting processes. - Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives. Team Leadership & Mentorship - Review work completed by staff accountants and bookkeepers. - Provide feedback on reconciliations, journal entries, a