Accounting Manager

Pavago

$75K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials
  • Experience managing multi-entity and multi-location businesses
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop/Enterprise
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including XLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
  • Experience processing payroll using Gusto or similar systems
  • Familiarity with U.S. sales tax filings

Responsibilities

  • Execute month-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports tailored to client needs
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting timelines
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Manage day-to-day accounting activities with attention to detail
  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately
  • Build and maintain custom financial reports for business insights

Benefits

  • Full-time remote working arrangement
  • Structured workflows and systems to support tasks
  • Direct communication with leadership for aligned priorities
  • Clear expectations on reporting and timelines
  • Emphasis on work-life balance and personal accountability
Full Job Description
Job Title: Accounting Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We're hiring a highly detail-oriented and execution-driven Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in structured environments, takes ownership of financial accuracy, and can manage multi-entity, multi-location accounting workflows.

This role is not focused on basic bookkeeping or data entry - it requires strong financial understanding, accrual-based accounting expertise, and the ability to handle complex accounting structures.

What You'll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Execute month-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting timelines.
  • Maintain clean and structured workpapers.

Payroll & Employee Setup
  • Process payroll accurately using systems such as Gusto or similar platforms.
  • Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems.
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and documentation.

Core Accounting Operations
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities.
  • Manage day-to-day accounting activities with strong attention to detail.

Sales Tax & Compliance
  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time.
  • Maintain proper documentation for all filings and compliance activities.

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting Support
  • Build and maintain custom reports for business insights.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Provide financial analysis and data visualization for decision-making.

Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Review and document existing accounting processes.
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Standardize workflows across clients and systems.

Client & Internal Coordination
  • Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables.
  • Support client-facing communication when required.
  • Ensure alignment on reporting timelines and expectations.


Must-Have Experience & Skills
Non-Negotiables
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
  • Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials (not just cash-based accounting).
  • Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment businesses.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (and/or Desktop/Enterprise).
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, Data Tables).
  • Experience processing payroll using systems such as Gusto (or similar).
  • Experience with U.S. sales tax filings.
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Nice-to-Haves
  • Experience with NetSuite.
  • Familiarity with Paylocity or ADP.
  • Experience using Ramp or Bill.com.
  • Exposure to time-tracking tools such as Clockify.
  • Background working in outsourced accounting firms or similar environments.


Operational Environment (Important)

This role is execution-focused and accuracy-driven.

You'll be supported by:
  • Structured workflows and accounting systems.
  • Direct communication with leadership.
  • Clear expectations on reporting and timelines.

Your ownership is focused on:
  • Accurate financial reporting and clean month-end closes.
  • Strong payroll and compliance execution.
  • Maintaining organized and error-free accounting systems.
  • Managing complex accounting structures with confidence.
  • Proactively identifying and solving accounting issues.

This role rewards precision, accountability, consistency, and strong financial ownership.

Key Metrics for Success
  • Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close.
  • Error-free financial reporting and documentation.
  • Clean and organized accounting records across entities.
  • Timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Compliance with tax filings and reporting requirements.
  • Leadership confidence in financial accuracy and reliability.


Interview Process
  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Offer & Onboarding


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