# Senior Accountant > Pavago · Philippines (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-05-08 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Candidate Sourcing ## Description ### **Job Title: Senior Accountant** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours ### **About Pavago** Pavago is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, and provide actionable financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role goes beyond transactional bookkeeping. The Senior Accountant will own critical accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and operational finance improvements while also mentoring junior accounting staff and partnering cross-functionally with leadership. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of balancing hands-on accounting execution with high-level financial visibility and operational improvement. ### **Responsibilities** ### **General Ledger & Journal Entries** • Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, depreciation, and intercompany transactions • Maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and deferred revenue • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all accounting records ### **Month-End & Quarter-End Close** • Lead monthly and quarterly close processes • Prepare trial balances and ensure all entries are recorded accurately and on time • Complete month-end close within 5–7 business days • Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional sign-offs ### **Financial Reporting & Analysis** • Generate and review P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports • Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts • Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership review • Compile supporting schedules for board meetings, audits, and financial reporting requirements ### **Audit, Compliance & Controls** • Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and supporting documentation • Ensure timely and accurate tax filings including sales tax, property tax, and corporate income tax • Maintain and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies • Ensure accounting processes remain compliant with GAAP/IFRS standards ### **Process Improvement & Automation** • Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and recommend process improvements • Implement automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency • Update SOPs and accounting documentation to improve consistency and scalability • Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives ### **Team Leadership & Mentorship** • Review and approve work completed by staff accountants and bookkeepers • Mentor junior team members on reconciliations, reporting processes, and accounting standards • Provide guidance on financial accuracy, compliance, and best practices ### **Cross-Functional Collaboration** • Partner with FP&A teams on budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews • Collaborate with operations and sales teams to align revenue recognition processes • Support leadership with financial insights and operational reporting needs ### **What Makes You a Perfect Fit** • Strong technical understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards • Highly detail-oriented while maintaining strong strategic and analytical thinking • Excellent communicator with the ability to work across finance and non-finance teams • Proactive in identifying risks, inefficiencies, and operational improvements • Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and process discipline ### **Required Experience & Skills** • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience • Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting • Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes ### **Preferred Experience & Skills** • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification • Experience with multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting • Background in SaaS, professional services, or real estate industries • Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance automation projects • Familiarity with financial reporting tools and process optimization initiatives ### **What Does a Typical Day Look Like?** A Senior Accountant’s day revolves around ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining operational discipline, and supporting leadership with actionable insights. You will: **Morning:** • Review bank feeds and reconcile overnight transactions in NetSuite • Post accrual entries for payroll and vendor invoices • Run exception reports and investigate anomalies **Midday:** • Prepare draft financial statements and review expense allocations against budget • Meet with operations teams regarding deferred revenue recognition and reporting alignment **Afternoon:** • Mentor junior accounting staff on reconciliations and accounting treatments • Review account reconciliations and provide feedback on reporting accuracy **End of Day:** • Update variance analysis templates and prepare financial commentary for leadership • Track month-end close progress and maintain accounting documentation in Confluence or internal systems In short: you ensure the company’s financial operations remain accurate, compliant, efficient, and decision-ready. ### **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)** • Month-end close completed within 5 business days • <1% reconciliation error rate • 100% audit requests delivered on time • Accurate and timely financial reporting • Consistent variance analysis and executive reporting quality • Improved operational efficiency through process optimization ### **What We Offer** • Full-time remote position aligned with U.S. business operations • Opportunity to contribute directly to financial strategy and operational improvement • Exposure to leadership, FP&A, and cross-functional decision-making • Collaborative and growth-oriented environment • Career development opportunities in accounting leadership and finance operations • Competitive compensation package ### **Interview Process** • Initial Phone Screen • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter • Practical Accounting Task (e.g., reconciliations and variance analysis exercise) • Client Interview • Offer & Background Verification #SeniorAccountant #AccountingJobs #RemoteJobs #Finance #GAAP #IFRS #NetSuite #FinancialReporting #MonthEndClose #AccountingCareers #RemoteWork #CPA #FinanceOperations ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/2CD3719020/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)