Job Title: Senior Accountant
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours
Responsibilities
General Ledger & Journal Entries
• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, depreciation, deferred revenue, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain reconciliations across key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and liabilities
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all accounting records and supporting documentation
• Review ledger activity for anomalies, inconsistencies, or reconciliation issues
Month-End & Quarter-End Close
• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes and ensure timely completion within established deadlines
• Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional close activities
• Prepare trial balances and validate completeness of financial records
• Ensure all supporting schedules and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time
Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare monthly financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
• Conduct variance analyses comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts
• Provide written commentary and actionable insights for leadership review
• Support management reporting, board reporting, and financial planning processes
Audit, Compliance & Controls
• Prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and internal accounting controls
• Support tax-related filings including sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax documentation
• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and documentation
Process Improvement & Automation
• Identify inefficiencies within accounting workflows and recommend automation improvements
• Assist with ERP optimization, accounting system improvements, and SOP development
• Improve reconciliation workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational scalability
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
Team Support & Collaboration
• Review and support work completed by staff accountants or bookkeepers
• Mentor junior accounting team members on reconciliations, reporting, and accounting treatment
• Partner closely with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams to align reporting and financial processes
• Support revenue recognition alignment and operational accounting coordination
What Makes You a Perfect Fit
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent attention to detail
• Analytical thinker capable of translating financial data into actionable insights
• Highly organized and process-oriented with strong execution discipline
• Comfortable balancing hands-on accounting work with strategic financial support
• Collaborative communicator who works effectively across departments and leadership levels
Required Experience & Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar ERP systems
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting, and reconciliation templates
• Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting processes
Preferred Experience & Skills
• CPA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting certification
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting
• Background in SaaS, professional services, real estate, or multi-entity businesses
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance automation initiatives
• Familiarity with accounting workflow tools, dashboards, and reporting systems
What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
A Senior Accountant's day revolves around ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining compliance, and supporting operational decision-making. You will:
• Review bank feeds and reconcile transactions across accounts and systems
• Post accruals, payroll allocations, and journal entries
• Prepare financial statements and variance analyses for leadership review
• Monitor reconciliations and investigate anomalies or reporting discrepancies
• Collaborate with operations and FP&A teams on revenue recognition and budget alignment
• Support junior accounting staff through reviews and coaching
• Maintain close schedules, documentation, and audit-ready reporting processes
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy
In essence: you ensure the organization's financial operations remain accurate, compliant, scalable, and actionable for leadership decision-making.
Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)
• Month-end close completed within 5 business days
• Reconciliation accuracy with • Timely completion of audit requests and compliance requirements
• Accurate and actionable financial reporting delivered consistently
• Improved accounting workflow efficiency and documentation quality
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and financial operational support
Interview Process
• Initial Phone Screen
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Accounting Assessment (e.g., reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting exercise)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Background Verification
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