Accounting Manager

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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 dead

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