Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant (Financial Reporting, Month-End Close & GAAP) - Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Senior Accountant to lead full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across a growing organization.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll take ownership of maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reliable financial statements, supporting audits, improving accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS standards.

Working closely with Finance, FP&A, Payroll, and Operations, you’ll help deliver timely financial insights that support strategic business decisions while maintaining strong internal controls and audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting Operations

• Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, deferred revenue, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Ensure the general ledger remains accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before they impact financial reporting.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely completion within established deadlines.
• Maintain close checklists and ensure all reconciliations and journal entries are completed accurately.
• Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Generate Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports for leadership.
• Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide clear financial commentary and recommendations to support executive decision-making.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax preparation.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting records and documentation.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to financial governance standards.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and operational efficiency.
• Reduce manual processes through automation and system enhancements.
• Assist with ERP implementations, migrations, and accounting system improvements.
• Develop and maintain accounting SOPs and process documentation.
• Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and month-end close efficiency.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Review and support work completed by junior accountants and accounting staff.
• Mentor team members on reconciliations, reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Payroll, and leadership teams.
• Coordinate with Sales and Operations to ensure accurate revenue recognition and financial reporting.

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 4-5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent accounting certification.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations.
• Experience with foreign currency accounting.
• Background in SaaS, professional services, real estate, or multi-location organizations.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations or accounting automation projects.
• Experience coordinating external audits and compliance reviews.

What Success Looks Like

• Month-end close completed within five business days.
• Less than 1% reconciliation error rate.
• Accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting.
• Audit requests completed within established deadlines.
• High-quality variance analyses and financial insights.
• Improved accounting efficiency through process improvements and automation.
• Leadership confidence in the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.

Interview Process

• Initial Recruiter Screening
• Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
• Practical Assessment (Account Reconciliation & Variance Analysis)
• Client Interview
• Offer & Onboarding

What Happens After You Apply

Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. This short, self-recorded video is the final step that completes your application.

Instead of repeating yourself through multiple screening calls, you’ll introduce yourself once, and your video will be shared with the hiring team. This helps hiring managers evaluate your communication style early, making future interviews more meaningful while reducing unnecessary interview rounds.

Don’t overthink it-you can record your video as many times as you’d like before submitting it. Only your final submission will be reviewed. Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for your Spark Hire invitation.