# Accounting Manager > Pavago · Pakistan (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-17 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Candidate Sourcing ## Description ### **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 deadlines - Identify discrepancies before they become larger problems - Can balance accuracy, speed, and compliance - Communicate financial information clearly - Build organized processes rather than relying on manual workarounds ### **Required Experience & Skills** ### **Non-Negotiables** - **5+ years of accounting or finance experience** - Strong hands-on experience with **accrual accounting and U.S. GAAP** - Experience managing: - Multi-entity businesses - Multi-location businesses - Multi-segment accounting environments - Strong proficiency with: - **QuickBooks Online** - QuickBooks Desktop and/or Enterprise - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: - XLOOKUP - INDEX/MATCH - Pivot Tables - Data Tables - Payroll processing experience using **Gusto or similar systems** - Experience calculating and filing **U.S. state sales tax** - Strong account reconciliation and general ledger skills - Excellent written and verbal English communication - Strong attention to detail and organizational ability - Ability to work independently during U.S. business hours ### **Nice to Have** - NetSuite experience - ADP or Paylocity experience - Bill.com experience - Ramp experience - Google Sheets proficiency - Familiarity with Clockify or similar time-tracking platforms - Background working for an outsourced accounting firm - Experience supporting multiple client accounts simultaneously - Experience improving accounting SOPs and internal controls ### **Tools & Systems** - QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise - Gusto - ADP / Paylocity - Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets - Bill.com - Ramp - NetSuite - Clockify or similar time-tracking tools ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** You might: - Review month-end close progress across multiple entities - Reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts - Prepare or review financial statements - Investigate accounting discrepancies - Process or review payroll - Monitor AP and AR activity - Complete sales tax and compliance requirements - Build financial reports for leadership - Review budgeting or forecasting data - Improve accounting workflows and documentation - Communicate financial updates to clients or internal leadership **In short:** You ensure the company’s financials are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable across every entity you support. ### **What Success Looks Like** - Month-end close is completed accurately and on schedule - Financial statements are reliable and GAAP-compliant - Multi-entity books remain clean and organized - Reconciliations are current and properly documented - Payroll is processed accurately and on time - Tax and compliance deadlines are consistently met - Accounting records remain audit-ready - Leadership can confidently rely on financial reporting ### **Key Metrics for Success** - On-time month-end and year-end close - Zero material financial reporting errors - Accuracy of account reconciliations - Clean and audit-ready workpapers - Payroll accuracy and timeliness - Compliance with sales tax and reporting deadlines - Accuracy and consistency across multi-entity books - Quality and reliability of financial reporting ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - High ownership over core accounting operations - Exposure to complex, multi-entity financial environments - Direct involvement in month-end close and financial reporting - Opportunity to improve and standardize accounting systems - Direct communication with leadership and clients - Fully remote work environment - Clear growth opportunities into: - Senior Accounting Manager - Controller - Finance Manager - Director of Accounting ### **Interview Process** 1. Initial Screening Call 2. **Spark Hire Intro Video** 3. Recruiter Interview 4. Final Interview 5. Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario 6. Offer & Onboarding ### **Apply Now** If you: - Have strong U.S. GAAP and accrual accounting experience - Can independently manage month-end close - Have worked across complex multi-entity environments - Take pride in clean books and accurate financial reporting - Are comfortable owning payroll, compliance, and accounting operations - Thrive in structured, high-accountability environments This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of **high-impact accounting operations and financial reporting** while working across complex client environments. **#AccountingManager #GAAP #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #AccountingJobs #RemoteAccounting #Payroll #FinancialReporting #AccountsPayable #AccountsReceivable #MultiEntityAccounting #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs** ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/A7BB1D79FF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)