Job Title : Senior Accountant
Position Type : Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours : Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours
About Pavago :
Pavago seeks a Senior Accountant to provide leadership in accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with GAAP / IFRS, and actionable insights for decision-making. This role goes beyond transactional bookkeeping — it requires managing full-cycle accounting processes, supervising junior staff, and partnering with management to improve financial operations.
Responsibilities :
General Ledger & Journal Entries :
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed asset depreciation, payroll allocations, and intercompany transactions.
- Maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, inventory, deferred revenue).
Month-End Close :
Lead monthly / quarterly close cycles.Prepare trial balances, ensure all entries are recorded, and complete close within 5–7 business days.Maintain detailed close checklists and ensure cross-departmental sign-offs.Financial Reporting :
Generate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals vs. budget / forecast, and provide written commentary for leadership.Compile supporting schedules for auditors and board meetings.Audit & Compliance :
Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules.Ensure tax filings (sales tax, property tax, corporate income tax) are accurate and timely.Document and enforce internal accounting policies.Process Improvement :
Identify inefficiencies (manual reconciliations, duplicate entries) and recommend automation.Implement accounting best practices and update SOPs.Team Support :
Review and approve work of staff accountants / bookkeepers.Mentor junior team members on reconciliation, reporting, and GAAP treatment.Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Partner with FP&A on budget vs. actual reviews.Coordinate with operations and sales to align revenue recognition.What Makes You a Perfect Fit :
Strong technical knowledge of GAAP / IFRS.Ability to manage detailed tasks while providing high-level financial insights.Strong communicator with both finance professionals and non-financial stakeholders.Proactive in identifying risks and recommending improvements.Required Experience & Skills (Minimum) :
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related.4–5 years progressive accounting experience.Proficiency in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP.Advanced Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX / MATCH, conditional formatting).Ideal Experience & Skills :
CPA / ACCA certification.Experience with multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting.Background in SaaS, professional services, or real estate.ERP implementation or automation project experience.What Does a Typical Day Look Like?
Morning : Review bank feeds and reconcile overnight transactions in NetSuite. Post accrual entries for payroll and vendor invoices. Run exception reports to spot anomalies.Midday : Prepare draft P&L and review expense allocations against budget. Meet with operations to align on deferred revenue recognition for service contracts.Afternoon : Mentor a junior accountant on preparing a fixed asset depreciation schedule. Review their reconciliation for credit card transactions and provide feedback.End of Day : Update variance analysis template, prepare a summary memo for CFO, and document close checklist progress in Confluence.Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) :
Month-end close completed within 5 business days.100% of audit requests delivered within deadline.Consistent variance commentary provided to leadership.Interview Process :
Initial Phone ScreenVideo Interview with Pavago RecruiterPractical Accounting Task (e.g., reconcile sample accounts, prepare variance analysis from provided data)Client InterviewOffer & Background Verification