# Accounting Manager > Pavago · Mexico (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-08-13 **Workplace:** remote **Department:** Candidate Sourcing ## Description ### **Accounting Manager – GAAP, Month-End Close & Multi-Entity Accounting | Remote** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours ### **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced **Accounting Manager** to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, compliance, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts. This is **not a bookkeeping or data-entry role**. You’ll take hands-on ownership of: - Month-end close - GAAP financial reporting - Accrual accounting - Payroll - AP & AR - General Ledger and reconciliations - U.S. sales tax - Multi-entity accounting - Financial reporting and analysis This role is ideal for someone who understands accounting deeply, thrives in structured environments, and takes pride in keeping financial operations accurate, compliant, and organized. ### **What You’ll Own** ### **Month-End Close & Financial Reporting** - Own accurate and timely month-end close processes - Prepare and maintain: - P&L statements - Balance sheets - Cash flow reports - Supporting schedules - Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations - Ensure financial reporting aligns with **GAAP standards** - Maintain clean, structured, and audit-ready workpapers - Meet client and internal reporting deadlines consistently ### **Core Accounting Operations** Oversee: - Accounts Payable (AP) - Accounts Receivable (AR) - General Ledger - Account reconciliations - Day-to-day accounting activity You’ll also: - Maintain accurate books across multiple entities, locations, or business segments - Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies - Ensure accounting systems remain clean and organized - Maintain strong financial controls and documentation ### **Payroll & Employee Setup** Process payroll using platforms such as: - Gusto - Paylocity - ADP Responsibilities include: - Employee setup and onboarding within payroll systems - Payroll processing and validation - Adjustments and deductions - Reimbursements - Payroll reporting - Documentation and compliance ### **U.S. Sales Tax & Compliance** - Calculate and file **U.S. state sales tax** - Track filing deadlines and requirements - Maintain organized compliance documentation - Ensure adherence to accounting policies and financial procedures - Support audits and compliance requests as needed ### **Financial Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting** - Build custom financial reports and dashboards - Support budgeting and forecasting - Perform variance analysis - Provide financial insights to leadership - Use Excel and reporting tools to improve financial visibility - Help translate accounting data into useful business information ### **Process Improvement & Documentation** - Review accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies - Standardize processes across clients and systems - Improve workflows through: - Automation - Templates - Documentation - Build and maintain accounting SOPs - Improve scalability without sacrificing financial accuracy ### **Client & Leadership Coordination** - Communicate regularly with leadership regarding priorities and deliverables - Maintain visibility around reporting timelines - Support client-facing accounting communication when required - Coordinate across accounting, payroll, finance, and operational workflows - Proactively flag issues before they become larger problems ### **Requirements – Must Have** ### **Experience** - **5+ years of accounting or finance experience** - Strong hands-on experience with: - Accrual accounting - GAAP financial reporting - Month-end close - Experience managing accounting across: - Multiple entities - Multiple locations - Multiple business segments ### **QuickBooks** Proficiency with one or more of: - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Enterprise ### **Advanced Excel** Strong proficiency with: - XLOOKUP - INDEX/MATCH - Pivot Tables - Data Tables - Financial reporting and analysis ### **Payroll & Compliance** - Experience processing payroll through **Gusto or similar platforms** - Experience handling **U.S. sales tax filings** - Strong understanding of accounting controls and financial documentation ### **Communication & Execution** - Strong written and verbal English - Excellent attention to detail - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines - Ability to work independently in a remote environment - High level of ownership and accountability ### **Nice to Have** Experience with: - NetSuite - Paylocity - ADP - Ramp - Bill.com - Clockify Also valuable: - Outsourced accounting experience - Multi-client accounting experience - Experience improving accounting systems and workflows - Experience working across complex or multi-entity organizations ### **What Makes You a Strong Fit** You: - Take ownership of financial accuracy - Understand accrual accounting beyond basic bookkeeping - Thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments - Manage deadlines without sacrificing accuracy - Proactively identify accounting issues - Are comfortable managing complex accounting structures - Communicate clearly with leadership and clients - Value precision, accountability, and consistency - Enjoy improving systems instead of simply maintaining them ### **What a Typical Day Looks Like** You may: - Review reconciliations and General Ledger activity - Prepare journal entries and close schedules - Process payroll and validate employee changes - Prepare financial statements - Review AP and AR activity - Investigate accounting discrepancies - File or review U.S. sales tax obligations - Build reports for leadership - Communicate with clients or internal stakeholders - Improve accounting workflows and SOPs **In short:** you ensure accounting operations remain accurate, compliant, organized, and scalable across complex business environments. ### **Key Metrics for Success** - Accurate and timely month-end close - Error-free financial reporting and reconciliations - Clean and audit-ready accounting records - Timely and accurate payroll - On-time tax filings and compliance - Strong accounting workflow consistency - Reliable reporting and financial visibility - Leadership confidence in financial accuracy ### **Why This Role Stands Out** - High ownership over accounting operations - Direct collaboration with leadership - Exposure to complex and multi-entity accounting - Opportunity to improve systems and processes - Strong operational structure and clear expectations - Fully remote environment - Long-term growth potential into: - Senior Accounting Manager - Controller - Finance Manager - Director of Accounting ### **Interview Process** 1. Initial Screening Call 2. Recruiter Interview 3. Final Interview 4. Practical Assessment – Accounting Scenario 5. Offer & Onboarding ### **Apply Now** If you: - Have strong **GAAP and accrual accounting** expertise - Have 5+ years of accounting or finance experience - Are experienced with **QuickBooks, payroll, and U.S. sales tax** - Can confidently manage complex accounting workflows - Take pride in financial accuracy and operational ownership We’d love to hear from you. ### **Important: Spark Hire Video Interview** As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a **one-way video interview through Spark Hire**. This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with **GAAP, accrual accounting, month-end close, QuickBooks, payroll, multi-entity accounting, U.S. sales tax, and financial reporting**. Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. **Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.** **#AccountingManager #AccountingJobs #GAAP #AccrualAccounting #QuickBooks #MonthEndClose #FinancialReporting #Payroll #MultiEntityAccounting #RemoteAccounting #FinanceJobs #RemoteJobs #LI-AG1** ## Apply [Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/D401C2441B/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)