Accounting Manager

Pavago • Pakistan • Mexico

No Relocation

Posted: August 17, 2026

Job Description

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.

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