Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Location: Remote Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours About the Role Pavago is hiring a highly detail-oriented and technically strong Senior Accountant to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities across complex business environments. This is not a basic bookkeeping role. We’re looking for someone with strong accrual-based accounting experience, deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles, and the ability to manage full-cycle accounting with accuracy and ownership. You will play a key role in maintaining clean financials, supporting audits, improving accounting workflows, and delivering accurate reporting that leadership can rely on for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, organized, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-entity environments while maintaining a high standard of financial accuracy and compliance. What You’ll Own General Ledger & Accounting Operations • Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions • Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, deferred revenue, and credit cards • Ensure general ledger accuracy and compliance with accounting standards • Review transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification • Monitor accounting workflows and identify discrepancies before they escalate Month-End Close & Financial Reporting • Lead monthly and quarterly close processes with accuracy and timeliness • Maintain close checklists and ensure all required entries and reconciliations are completed • Prepare trial balances, financial statements, and supporting schedules • Generate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for leadership review • Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budgets and forecasts • Deliver written commentary and financial insights to support decision-making Audit, Compliance & Controls • Support external audits and prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules • Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards and internal accounting controls • Support sales tax, property tax, and corporate tax filing preparation • Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and accounting records • Help enforce accounting policies and financial process standards Process Improvement & Systems • Identify inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommend improvements • Reduce manual work through automation and system optimization • Assist with ERP implementation, migration, or accounting system improvements • Update SOPs and documentation for accounting procedures and workflows • Improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and close efficiency Team Support & Collaboration • Review and support work completed by junior accountants or bookkeepers • Mentor team members on reconciliations, reporting, and accounting best practices • Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, payroll, and leadership teams • Coordinate with operations and sales teams to ensure proper revenue recognition and reporting alignment What Makes You a Great Fit • Strong understanding of accrual accounting, GAAP, and financial reporting • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail • Comfortable balancing hands-on accounting work with strategic financial insight • Strong communicator who can explain financial concepts clearly • Proactive problem-solver who identifies risks and process gaps early • Able to work independently while maintaining accountability and accuracy Required Experience & Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience • Strong experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close • Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, SAP, or similar accounting systems • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, conditional formatting) • Strong understanding of reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills Preferred Experience • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification • Experience with multi-entity accounting and consolidations • Foreign currency accounting experience • Background in SaaS, professional services, real estate, or multi-location businesses • ERP migration or accounting automation project experience • Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews What a Typical Day Looks Like A Senior Accountant’s day revolves around maintaining financial accuracy, supporting reporting, and improving accounting operations. You will: • Review and reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts • Prepare accruals, journal entries, and month-end schedules • Generate and review financial statements and variance analyses • Collaborate with operations and FP&A teams on reporting and revenue alignment • Support junior accountants with reconciliations and accounting questions • Identify accounting issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement solutions • Maintain audit-ready documentation and update accounting workflows In short: you ensure the company’s financial records are accurate, compliant, organized, and reliable for operational and strategic decision-making. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) • Month-end close completed within 5 business days • <1% reconciliation error rate • Accurate and timely financial reporting • Audit requests completed within deadlines • Strong variance analysis and financial commentary quality • Improved accounting process efficiency and reduced manual work • Leadership confidence in financial accuracy and reporting reliability Interview Process • Initial Phone Screen • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter • Practical Accounting Task (Account Reconciliation + Variance Analysis) • Client Interview • Offer & Background Verification #SeniorAccountant #Accounting #Finance #RemoteJobs #GAAP #FinancialReporting #MonthEndClose #NetSuite #QuickBooks #AccountingOperations #CPA #RemoteWork