Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – GAAP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Month-End Close & Payroll | RemotePosition Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About 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 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 ReceivableOversee 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 FitYou:

• Take ownership of financial accuracy from start to f...