Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Month-End Close, Payroll & Multi-Entity Accounting) – Remote | U.S. HoursPosition Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the RoleAt 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 OwnMonth-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 & SkillsMust-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-segmen...