Job Description

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Month-End Close, QuickBooks, Payroll – Remote, U.S. Hours)

About the Role

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager to own month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex, multi-entity environments.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for someone who thrives on accuracy, understands accrual-based accounting (GAAP), and can manage multi-entity financial workflows with confidence.

If you’re experienced in financial reporting, payroll, and U.S. accounting compliance, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

  • Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes
  • Prepare financial statements and reports aligned with client requirements
  • Maintain clean, structured workpapers and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and reporting timelines

Payroll & Employee Setup

  • Process payroll using systems like Gusto, ADP, or Paylocity
  • Manage employee onboarding in payroll systems
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations

Core Accounting Operations

  • Oversee:

    • Accounts Payable (AP)
    • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities

  • Manage daily accounting activities with strong attention to detail

Sales Tax & Compliance

  • Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time
  • Maintain proper documentation for tax filings and compliance

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

  • Build and maintain custom financial reports
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Provide financial insights and data for decision-making

Process Improvement & Documentation

  • Review and document existing accounting processes
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements
  • Standardize workflows across systems and clients

Client & Internal Coordination

  • Communicate with leadership on priorities and timelines
  • Support client-facing financial communication when needed
  • Ensure alignment on reporting expectations and deliverables

Requirements (Must-Have)

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance

  • Strong experience with:

    • Accrual accounting / GAAP financials
  • Experience managing multi-entity or multi-location accounting

  • Proficiency in:

    • QuickBooks Online (or Desktop/Enterprise)
  • Advanced Excel skills:

    • XLOOKUP
    • INDEX/MATCH
    • Pivot Tables
    • Data analysis
  • Experience with payroll systems (Gusto or similar)

  • Experience with U.S. sales tax filings

  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Nice to Have

  • Experience with NetSuite

  • Familiarity with:

    • ADP / Paylocity
    • Ramp / Bill.com
  • Experience with time-tracking tools (Clockify or similar)

  • Background in outsourced accounting firms

Tools & Tech

  • QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise
  • Gusto / ADP / Paylocity
  • Excel / Google Sheets
  • NetSuite (optional)
  • Ramp / Bill.com

Why Join

  • Own and manage end-to-end accounting operations
  • Work with complex, multi-entity financial structures
  • High-impact role with direct visibility to leadership
  • Opportunity to improve and scale accounting systems and processes
  • Fully remote role with structured workflows and clear expectations

What Success Looks Like

  • Accurate and timely month-end closes
  • Error-free financial reporting and documentation
  • Clean, organized accounting records across all entities
  • Timely and compliant payroll processing
  • On-time tax filings and regulatory compliance
  • Strong leadership confidence in financial accuracy

Apply Now

If you’re an Accounting Manager who thrives on accuracy, ownership, and managing complex financial operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of high-impact accounting functions.

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