Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Month-End Close & Payroll | RemotePosition Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business HoursAbout the RoleAt 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 OwnMonth-End Close & Financial ReportingExecute month-end and year-end close accurately and on schedulePrepare and review:Balance SheetsIncome Statements / P&LsSupporting schedulesAccount reconciliationsMaintain clean, organized, and audit-ready workpapersEnsure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAPInvestigate and resolve discrepancies before closeMaintain reporting consistency across multiple entitiesMulti-Entity Accounting & General LedgerMaintain accurate general ledgers across multiple entities, locations, or business segmentsManage intercompany accounting and reconciliations where applicableReview account classifications and journal entriesEnsure transactions are recorded accurately under accrual accounting principlesMaintain clean books and resolve accounting issues proactivelyPayroll & Employee SetupProcess payroll using Gusto or similar payroll platformsSet up and maintain employee information within payroll systemsEnsure payroll is processed accurately and on timeMaintain payroll documentation and recordsSupport compliance with applicable U.S. payroll requirementsInvestigate and resolve payroll discrepanciesAccounts Payable & Accounts ReceivableOversee day-to-day accounting operations, including:Accounts Payable (AP)Accounts Receivable (AR)Vendor paymentsCustomer receivablesAccount reconciliationsGeneral ledger activityEnsure accounting records remain accurate, current, and properly documented.Sales Tax & ComplianceCalculate and file U.S. state sales taxTrack filing deadlines across applicable jurisdictionsMaintain supporting documentation for tax filingsEnsure filings are completed accurately and on timeSupport broader federal and state accounting compliance requirementsReporting, Budgeting & ForecastingBuild customized financial and management reportsSupport budgeting and forecasting processesAnalyze financial results and identify discrepancies or trendsProvide leadership with clear, actionable financial insightsHelp improve visibility into financial performance across entitiesProcess Improvement & DocumentationReview existing accounting workflows and controlsIdentify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvementCreate and maintain accounting SOPsStandardize processes across clients and entitiesBuild scalable, repeatable accounting workflowsImprove reporting accuracy and operational efficiencyClient & Leadership CoordinationCommunicate clearly with leadership regarding financial priorities, deadlines, and issuesSupport client-facing accounting discussions when requiredAlign with stakeholders on reporting expectations and timelinesExplain financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholdersEscalate accounting or compliance risks proactivelyWhat Makes You a Strong FitYou:Take ownership of financial accuracy from start to finishHave a low tolerance for errorsUnderstand the difference between simply maintaining books and producing reliable financialsAre comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structuresWork effectively under recurring close and reporting deadlinesIdentify discrepancies before they become larger problemsCan balance accuracy, speed, and complianceCommunicate financial information clearlyBuild organized processes rather than relying on manual workaroundsRequired Experience & SkillsNon-Negotiables5+ years of accounting or finance experienceStrong hands-on experience with accrual accounting and U.S. GAAPExperience managing:Multi-entity businessesMulti-location businessesMulti-segment accounting environmentsStrong proficiency with:QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks Desktop and/or EnterpriseAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:XLOOKUPINDEX/MATCHPivot TablesData TablesPayroll processing experience using Gusto or similar systemsExperience calculating and filing U.S. state sales taxStrong account reconciliation and general ledger skillsExcellent written and verbal English communicationStrong attention to detail and organizational abilityAbility to work independently during U.S. business hoursNice to HaveNetSuite experienceADP or Paylocity experienceBill.com experienceRamp experienceGoogle Sheets proficiencyFamiliarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking platformsBackground working for an outsourced accounting firmExperience supporting multiple client accounts simultaneouslyExperience improving accounting SOPs and internal controlsTools & SystemsQuickBooks Online / Desktop / EnterpriseGustoADP / PaylocityMicrosoft Excel / Google SheetsBill.comRampNetSuiteClockify or similar time-tracking toolsWhat a Typical Day Looks LikeYou might:Review month-end close progress across multiple entitiesReconcile balance sheet and general ledger accountsPrepare or review financial statementsInvestigate accounting discrepanciesProcess or review payrollMonitor AP and AR activityComplete sales tax and compliance requirementsBuild financial reports for leadershipReview budgeting or forecasting dataImprove accounting workflows and documentationCommunicate financial updates to clients or internal leadershipIn short: You ensure the company’s financials are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable across every entity you support.What Success Looks LikeMonth-end close is completed accurately and on scheduleFinancial statements are reliable and GAAP-compliantMulti-entity books remain clean and organizedReconciliations are current and properly documentedPayroll is processed accurately and on timeTax and compliance deadlines are consistently metAccounting records remain audit-readyLeadership can confidently rely on financial reportingKey Metrics for SuccessOn-time month-end and year-end closeZero material financial reporting errorsAccuracy of account reconciliationsClean and audit-ready workpapersPayroll accuracy and timelinessCompliance with sales tax and reporting deadlinesAccuracy and consistency across multi-entity booksQuality and reliability of financial reportingWhy This Role Stands OutHigh ownership over core accounting operationsExposure to complex, multi-entity financial environmentsDirect involvement in month-end close and financial reportingOpportunity to improve and standardize accounting systemsDirect communication with leadership and clientsFully remote work environmentClear growth opportunities into:Senior Accounting ManagerControllerFinance ManagerDirector of AccountingInterview ProcessInitial Screening CallSpark Hire Intro VideoRecruiter InterviewFinal InterviewPractical Assessment – Accounting ScenarioOffer & OnboardingApply NowIf you:Have strong U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting experienceCan independently manage month-end closeHave worked across complex multi-entity environmentsTake pride in clean books and accurate financial reportingAre comfortable owning payroll, compliance, and accounting operationsThrive in structured, high-accountability environmentsThis is a strong opportunity to take ownership of high-impact accounting operations and financial reporting while working across complex client environments.#AccountingManager #GAAP #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #AccountingJobs #RemoteAccounting #Payroll #FinancialReporting #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #MultiEntityAccounting #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs
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 difference between simply maintaining books and producing reliable financials
- Are comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structures
- Work effectively under recurring close and reporting deadlines
- Identify discrepancies before they become larger problems
- Can balance accuracy, speed, and compliance
- Communicate financial information clearly
- Build organized processes rather than relying on manual workarounds
Required Experience & Skills
Non-Negotiables
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
- Strong hands-on experience with accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP
- Experience managing:
- Multi-entity businesses
- Multi-location businesses
- Multi-segment accounting environments
- Strong proficiency with:
- QuickBooks Online
- QuickBooks Desktop and/or Enterprise
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- XLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Pivot Tables
- Data Tables
- Payroll processing experience using Gusto or similar systems
- Experience calculating and filing U.S. state sales tax
- Strong account reconciliation and general ledger skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication
- Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
- Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours
Nice to Have
- NetSuite experience
- ADP or Paylocity experience
- Bill.com experience
- Ramp experience
- Google Sheets proficiency
- Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking platforms
- Background working for an outsourced accounting firm
- Experience supporting multiple client accounts simultaneously
- Experience improving accounting SOPs and internal controls
Tools & Systems
- QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise
- Gusto
- ADP / Paylocity
- Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets
- Bill.com
- Ramp
- NetSuite
- Clockify or similar time-tracking tools
What a Typical Day Looks Like
You might:
- Review month-end close progress across multiple entities
- Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts
- Prepare or review financial statements
- Investigate accounting discrepancies
- Process or review payroll
- Monitor AP and AR activity
- Complete sales tax and compliance requirements
- Build financial reports for leadership
- Review budgeting or forecasting data
- Improve accounting workflows and documentation
- Communicate financial updates to clients or internal leadership
In short: You ensure the company’s financials are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable across every entity you support.
What Success Looks Like
- Month-end close is completed accurately and on schedule
- Financial statements are reliable and GAAP-compliant
- Multi-entity books remain clean and organized
- Reconciliations are current and properly documented
- Payroll is processed accurately and on time
- Tax and compliance deadlines are consistently met
- Accounting records remain audit-ready
- Leadership can confidently rely on financial reporting
Key Metrics for Success
- On-time month-end and year-end close
- Zero material financial reporting errors
- Accuracy of account reconciliations
- Clean and audit-ready workpapers
- Payroll accuracy and timeliness
- Compliance with sales tax and reporting deadlines
- Accuracy and consistency across multi-entity books
- Quality and reliability of financial reporting
Why This Role Stands Out
- High ownership over core accounting operations
- Exposure to complex, multi-entity financial environments
- Direct involvement in month-end close and financial reporting
- Opportunity to improve and standardize accounting systems
- Direct communication with leadership and clients
- Fully remote work environment
- Clear growth opportunities into:
- Senior Accounting Manager
- Controller
- Finance Manager
- Director of Accounting
Interview Process
- Initial Screening Call
- Spark Hire Intro Video
- Recruiter Interview
- Final Interview
- Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario
- Offer & Onboarding
Apply Now
If you:
- Have strong U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting experience
- Can independently manage month-end close
- Have worked across complex multi-entity environments
- Take pride in clean books and accurate financial reporting
- Are comfortable owning payroll, compliance, and accounting operations
- Thrive in structured, high-accountability environments
This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of high-impact accounting operations and financial reporting while working across complex client environments.
#AccountingManager #GAAP #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #AccountingJobs #RemoteAccounting #Payroll #FinancialReporting #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #MultiEntityAccounting #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs
Pavago - Connecting You to Global Remote Opportunities 🌍At Pavago, we redefine the boundaries of talent recruitment. Dive into a world where your geographical location doesn't restrict your career aspirations. As a distinguished international recruitment agency, we specialize in connecting remote talents with companies eager to tap into global expertise.🌟 Why Consider Opportunities Through Pavago?Competitive Pay: Command the salary you deserve, regardless of where you reside.Broad Horizons: Unlock a wide array of remote positions spanning diverse industries and regions.Skill Enrichment: Work alongside international teams, contribute your unique insights, and amplify your career trajectory.Whether you're a seasoned professional hunting for a novel global venture or a budding talent keen on leaving an international imprint, Pavago is your conduit to businesses that appreciate and seek out worldwide perspectives.Embrace a realm where opportunities transcend borders. Together, let's pioneer the next era of remote work. 🚀Explore global opportunities with us today!"
Pavago - Connecting You to Global Remote Opportunities 🌍
At Pavago, we redefine the boundaries of talent recruitment. Dive into a world where your geographical location doesn't restrict your career aspirations. As a distinguished international recruitment agency, we specialize in connecting remote talents with companies eager to tap into global expertise.
🌟 Why Consider Opportunities Through Pavago?
Competitive Pay: Command the salary you deserve, regardless of where you reside.
Broad Horizons: Unlock a wide array of remote positions spanning diverse industries and regions.
Skill Enrichment: Work alongside international teams, contribute your unique insights, and amplify your career trajectory.
Whether you're a seasoned professional hunting for a novel global venture or a budding talent keen on leaving an international imprint, Pavago is your conduit to businesses that appreciate and seek out worldwide perspectives.
Embrace a realm where opportunities transcend borders. Together, let's pioneer the next era of remote work. 🚀
Explore global opportunities with us today!"
