# Senior Accountant > Pavago · Philippines (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-14 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Candidate Sourcing ## Description ### **Senior Accountant – GAAP/IFRS, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours ### **About the Role** At Pavago, we’re seeking an experienced **Senior Accountant** to own critical accounting processes, maintain financial accuracy, support compliance, and provide reliable financial reporting and insights to leadership. This is **not a transactional bookkeeping role**. You’ll take ownership of core accounting functions including: - General ledger accounting - Month-end and quarter-end close - Balance sheet reconciliations - Financial reporting and variance analysis - Audit and tax support - Internal controls - Accounting process improvement - Junior team mentorship The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of **GAAP/IFRS** with hands-on accounting execution, analytical thinking, and a process-improvement mindset. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **General Ledger & Account Reconciliations** - Prepare and post journal entries for: - Accruals - Prepaid expenses - Payroll allocations - Depreciation - Intercompany transactions - Maintain reconciliations across approximately **15–30 key balance sheet accounts**. - Reconcile cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, deferred revenue, and other accounts. - Investigate discrepancies and ensure issues are resolved accurately. - Maintain complete and audit-ready accounting records. ### **Month-End & Quarter-End Close** Own and coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities. You will: - Prepare and review trial balances. - Ensure journal entries are complete and accurate. - Complete month-end close within approximately **5–7 business days**, with a target of five days. - Maintain detailed close checklists. - Coordinate required cross-functional sign-offs. - Identify and resolve issues that could delay reporting. - Continuously improve close efficiency and accuracy. ### **Financial Reporting & Analysis** - Prepare and review: - Profit & Loss statements - Balance sheets - Cash flow statements - Supporting schedules - Perform budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variance analysis. - Investigate significant financial variances. - Prepare written commentary explaining financial performance. - Provide actionable financial insights for leadership. - Prepare supporting schedules for board meetings, audits, and other reporting requirements. ### **Audit, Tax & Compliance Support** - Prepare **PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules** and supporting documentation for external auditors. - Respond to audit requests accurately and within required timelines. - Support timely and accurate filings for: - Sales tax - Property tax - Corporate income tax - Maintain accounting policies, controls, and supporting documentation. - Ensure accounting processes align with applicable **GAAP and/or IFRS standards**. - Identify accounting or control risks and escalate issues appropriately. ### **Internal Controls & Accounting Accuracy** - Maintain strong controls across accounting workflows. - Review reconciliations and supporting documentation for completeness. - Identify unusual transactions, exceptions, and accounting discrepancies. - Ensure appropriate documentation and approval processes are followed. - Help maintain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready financial records. ### **Process Improvement & Automation** Identify opportunities to make accounting operations faster, more accurate, and more scalable. You will: - Review existing accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies. - Recommend and implement process improvements. - Identify opportunities for accounting and reporting automation. - Update SOPs and accounting documentation. - Standardize recurring accounting processes. - Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives. ### **Team Leadership & Mentorship** - Review work completed by staff accountants and bookkeepers. - Provide feedback on reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. - Mentor junior team members on accounting treatments and best practices. - Help improve accuracy and consistency across the accounting function. - Support the professional development of junior accounting staff. ### **Cross-Functional Finance Collaboration** Partner with: - FP&A - Operations - Sales - Finance leadership - Other business stakeholders You will: - Support budgeting and forecasting processes. - Collaborate on variance reviews. - Coordinate with operations and sales regarding revenue recognition. - Provide financial information needed for business decisions. - Translate accounting data into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders. ### **Required Experience & Skills** ### **Non-Negotiables** - Bachelor’s degree in **Accounting, Finance, or a related field**. - **4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience**. - Strong understanding of **GAAP and/or IFRS**. - Hands-on experience with: - General ledger accounting - Journal entries - Balance sheet reconciliations - Month-end close - Financial statement preparation - Variance analysis - Audit support - Experience with accounting systems such as: - NetSuite - QuickBooks - Xero - SAP - Similar ERP/accounting platforms - Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including: - Pivot Tables - VLOOKUP - INDEX/MATCH - Conditional formatting - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent written and verbal English communication. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment. ### **Nice-to-Have Experience** - **CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification**. - NetSuite experience. - Multi-entity accounting and consolidations. - Foreign currency accounting. - Experience in: - SaaS - Professional services - Real estate - Experience supporting ERP implementations. - Accounting automation or finance transformation experience. - Experience working directly with FP&A teams. - Experience mentoring junior accountants or bookkeepers. - Familiarity with Confluence or similar documentation systems. ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You: - Understand accounting principles beyond basic bookkeeping. - Take ownership of financial accuracy and reporting deadlines. - Can independently manage month-end close responsibilities. - Are highly analytical without losing attention to detail. - Investigate discrepancies rather than simply recording adjustments. - Maintain organized and audit-ready documentation. - Can explain financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders. - Look for ways to improve and automate repetitive accounting processes. - Are comfortable reviewing and mentoring junior team members. - Thrive in structured, deadline-driven environments. ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** ### **Morning** - Review bank activity and reconcile recent transactions. - Post accruals for payroll, vendor invoices, and other expenses. - Review exception reports and investigate unusual activity. - Check progress against the accounting close calendar. ### **Midday** - Prepare or review draft financial statements. - Analyze expense allocations against budgets and forecasts. - Investigate material variances. - Meet with Operations or other stakeholders regarding deferred revenue or reporting questions. ### **Afternoon** - Review balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior team members. - Provide feedback on accounting treatments and documentation. - Resolve outstanding close items. - Support audit, tax, or compliance requests. ### **End of Day** - Update variance analysis and financial commentary. - Review month-end close progress. - Update accounting schedules, SOPs, and supporting documentation. - Prepare outstanding items for the following day. In short: **you ensure financial operations remain accurate, compliant, efficient, audit-ready, and useful for decision-making.** ### **Key Metrics for Success** - Month-end close completed within **5 business days**. - Less than **1% reconciliation error rate**. - 100% of audit requests delivered on time. - Accurate and timely financial statements. - Strong quality and consistency of variance analysis. - Complete and audit-ready accounting documentation. - Improved close and reporting efficiency. - Effective mentorship and review of junior accounting staff. - Leadership confidence in financial reporting accuracy. ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - High ownership across core accounting operations. - Exposure to both accounting execution and financial analysis. - Direct collaboration with leadership and FP&A. - Opportunity to improve accounting systems and processes. - Exposure to ERP and finance automation initiatives. - Fully remote environment with flexibility around U.S. client operations. - Career growth opportunities into: - Accounting Manager - Senior Accounting Manager - Controller - Finance Operations Manager - Director of Accounting ### **Spark Hire Intro Video** As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to complete a short **Spark Hire intro video**. We’d like to hear about: - Your overall accounting experience and the types of companies you’ve supported. - Your experience managing month-end and quarter-end close. - The number and types of balance sheet accounts you have personally reconciled. - Your experience working under GAAP and/or IFRS. - Which accounting or ERP platforms you have used, particularly NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP. - An example of a reconciliation discrepancy or accounting issue you identified and resolved. - Your experience preparing financial statements and variance analysis. - Your experience supporting external audits and preparing PBC schedules. - An accounting process you improved or automated. - Your experience reviewing or mentoring the work of junior accountants or bookkeepers. Keep your answers **clear, concise, and conversational**. We want to understand the depth of your accounting experience, technical knowledge, communication skills, and ability to take ownership of financial operations. **Completion of the Spark Hire intro video is required for your application to be considered.** ### **Interview Process** - Initial Phone Screen - Spark Hire Intro Video - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Practical Accounting Task – Reconciliation & Variance Analysis - Client Interview - Offer & Background Verification ### **Apply Now** If you have strong **GAAP/IFRS accounting experience**, can independently manage close and reconciliations, and take pride in producing accurate, decision-ready financial information, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and complete the required **Spark Hire intro video** to move forward in the hiring process. #SeniorAccountant #Accounting #GAAP #IFRS #NetSuite #MonthEndClose #FinancialReporting #Reconciliations #CPA #ACCA #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/32F10217F1/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)