# Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP

**Company:** [Pavago](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/oLah2TugS95w5whXCdpTG3.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

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## Description

### **Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP, Multi-Client Accounting & Financial Operations – Remote | LATAM**

**Location:** Remote (LATAM)  
**Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST  
**Compensation:** **$1,800–$4,000 USD/month** — higher compensation may be available for exceptional candidates

### **About the Role**

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an experienced **Accounting Manager** to join a rapidly growing U.S.-based accounting and advisory firm founded by professionals with backgrounds in **private equity and investment banking**.

The firm partners with small and mid-sized U.S. businesses, helping owners make better financial decisions through accurate accounting, insightful reporting, and strong financial operations.

This is a **high-ownership, client-facing role** for an experienced accounting professional who can confidently manage multiple U.S.-based client accounts simultaneously.

You’ll take ownership of:

-   U.S. GAAP accounting
-   Multi-client month-end close
-   Financial reporting and analysis
-   AP, AR, and general ledger management
-   Payroll and sales tax compliance
-   Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
-   Accounting process improvement
-   Direct communication with U.S. business owners

We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting **construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, home services, and other blue-collar or field-service businesses**.

### **What You’ll Own**

### **Multi-Client Accounting & Month-End Close**

-   Own month-end close across multiple U.S.-based client accounts
-   Prepare and review financial statements and supporting workpapers
-   Manage:

-   Accounts Payable (AP)
-   Accounts Receivable (AR)
-   General Ledger activities
-   Account reconciliations

-   Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with **U.S. GAAP**
-   Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on time
-   Maintain clean, organized, and client-ready financial records

### **Payroll & Compliance**

-   Process payroll accurately and on schedule
-   Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems
-   Work with platforms such as:

-   Gusto
-   ADP
-   Paylocity

-   Prepare and submit **U.S. state sales tax filings**
-   Track client-specific compliance requirements and deadlines
-   Maintain complete supporting documentation

### **Financial Analysis & Reporting**

-   Build custom financial reports and dashboards for business owners
-   Analyze financial performance and identify:

-   Trends
-   Variances
-   Risks
-   Opportunities

-   Support:

-   Budgeting
-   Forecasting
-   Cash flow planning

-   Translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights
-   Help owners understand what their financial results mean for the business

### **Client Management & Advisory Support**

-   Manage accounting operations across multiple clients simultaneously
-   Communicate directly with U.S. business owners
-   Explain accounting and financial concepts in clear, practical language
-   Respond proactively to client questions and financial issues
-   Build strong relationships through:

-   Accuracy
-   Responsiveness
-   Reliability
-   Proactive communication

-   Operate as a trusted accounting partner rather than simply a transactional bookkeeper

### **Accounting Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Review and document existing accounting processes
-   Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements
-   Standardize procedures across client engagements
-   Improve:

-   Accounting workflows
-   Reporting processes
-   Documentation
-   Internal controls
-   Operational efficiency

-   Help create scalable systems as the firm grows

### **Founder & Leadership Collaboration**

-   Participate in regular check-ins with company leadership
-   Manage and prioritize responsibilities independently
-   Proactively communicate:

-   Progress
-   Issues
-   Risks
-   Upcoming deadlines

-   Take ownership of client deliverables without requiring constant supervision
-   Support leadership as the client portfolio and organization continue to scale

### **Requirements – Must Have**

### **Experience**

-   **5–10 years of accounting and finance experience**
-   Experience managing accounting for **multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously**
-   Strong understanding and practical application of **U.S. GAAP**
-   Full-cycle accounting experience
-   Hands-on experience with:

-   Month-end close
-   Financial reporting
-   AP/AR
-   General ledger accounting
-   Reconciliations
-   Payroll
-   U.S. sales tax

-   Experience supporting service-based or blue-collar businesses such as:

-   Construction
-   HVAC
-   Plumbing
-   Roofing
-   Landscaping
-   Home services
-   Field-service companies

### **Accounting Systems**

Strong hands-on experience with:

-   **QuickBooks Online – Required**
-   **QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise – Required**

Experience with AP and expense-management platforms such as:

-   Ramp
-   Bill.com

Experience with payroll platforms such as:

-   Gusto — preferred
-   ADP
-   Paylocity

### **Advanced Excel**

Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including:

-   Pivot Tables
-   XLOOKUP
-   INDEX/MATCH
-   Data Tables
-   Advanced formulas
-   Financial reporting and analysis

### **Communication & Client Management**

-   **Excellent spoken and written English**
-   Ability to confidently communicate with U.S. business owners
-   Ability to explain complex accounting concepts in simple, actionable terms
-   Strong client-service mindset
-   Excellent attention to detail
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-   Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines independently

### **Preferred Background**

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have worked within:

-   Outsourced accounting firms
-   Client Accounting Services (CAS)
-   Fractional CFO firms
-   CPA firms serving multiple clients

A demonstrated history of **long-term employment and career stability** is strongly preferred, including **3+ years with previous employers**.

### **What Makes You a Strong Fit**

You:

-   Take ownership rather than waiting for constant direction
-   Can independently manage multiple client accounts
-   Understand U.S. GAAP and full-cycle accounting
-   Are highly proficient with QuickBooks
-   Communicate confidently with U.S. clients
-   Can translate financial numbers into meaningful business insights
-   Stay organized across competing deadlines
-   Proactively identify and solve accounting issues
-   Bring energy, accountability, and a strong client-service mindset
-   Thrive in growing, entrepreneurial environments

### **What a Typical Day Looks Like**

You may:

-   Review accounting activity across multiple client accounts
-   Complete month-end close tasks and reconciliations
-   Prepare and review financial statements
-   Manage AP, AR, and general ledger activity
-   Process payroll or review payroll requirements
-   Prepare U.S. state sales tax filings
-   Analyze client financial performance
-   Update forecasts and cash flow projections
-   Meet with U.S. business owners to discuss financial results
-   Build custom financial reports and dashboards
-   Improve accounting workflows and documentation
-   Check in with company leadership regarding priorities and client needs

**In short:** you own the accounting operations across a portfolio of U.S. businesses while helping owners understand their numbers and make better financial decisions.

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   Accurate and timely month-end closes
-   High-quality U.S. GAAP financial reporting
-   Reliable payroll and sales tax compliance
-   Strong client satisfaction and retention
-   Clear, actionable financial insights for business owners
-   Well-organized accounting records and workpapers
-   Proactive communication and problem-solving
-   Continuous improvement of accounting workflows and processes
-   Strong leadership and client confidence in your work

### **Why Join**

-   **Fully remote role**
-   **$1,800–$4,000 USD/month**, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
-   Direct exposure to company founders
-   Significant ownership and autonomy
-   Work directly with U.S. business owners
-   Above-market compensation potential for top performers
-   Rapidly growing accounting and advisory firm
-   Long-term stability and advancement potential
-   Strong career growth opportunities as the organization scales

### **Interview Process**

1.  Initial Application Review
2.  Intro Video
3.  Client Interview
4.  Reference Check
5.  Offer & Onboarding

### **Apply Now**

If you:

-   Have **5–10 years of accounting and finance experience**
-   Have managed accounting for **multiple U.S.-based clients**
-   Have strong **U.S. GAAP** knowledge
-   Are highly proficient in **QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise**
-   Have supported construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, or similar service businesses
-   Can confidently communicate with U.S. business owners
-   Want significant ownership within a rapidly growing accounting firm

We’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help U.S. business owners build stronger, more financially informed companies.

### **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 **U.S. GAAP, multi-client accounting, QuickBooks, month-end close, payroll, financial reporting, sales tax, and working directly with U.S. business owners**.

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.**

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