Job Description
Senior Accountant (NetSuite, GAAP, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting) – Remote | U.S. Business Hours
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: Flexible Schedule Aligned with U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
Pavago is hiring a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
This is more than a transactional accounting role.
We’re looking for someone who can:
- Own full-cycle accounting processes
- Deliver accurate financial reporting
- Support audits and compliance
- Improve accounting workflows and automation
- Partner with leadership on financial insights and operational accuracy
You’ll work closely with finance leadership, FP&A, operations, and junior accounting staff to ensure the business maintains clean financials, strong controls, and scalable accounting processes.
If you thrive in structured financial environments and enjoy both hands-on accounting execution and process improvement, this role is a strong fit.
What You’ll Own
General Ledger & Accounting Operations
Prepare and post journal entries including:
- Accruals
- Prepaids
- Payroll allocations
- Depreciation
- Intercompany transactions
Maintain reconciliations across:
- Cash
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Deferred revenue
- Inventory
- Fixed assets
Ensure accounting records remain:
- Accurate
- Audit-ready
- GAAP/IFRS compliant
Month-End Close
Lead monthly and quarterly close cycles
Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules
Maintain detailed close checklists and workflows
Coordinate cross-functional sign-offs and reporting timelines
Ensure month-end close completion within:
- 5–7 business days
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
Prepare:
- Profit & Loss statements
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow statements
Analyze:
- Budget vs. actual
- Forecast vs. actual
- Operational variances
Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership
Support executive and board reporting packages
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
Prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules for external audits
Support:
- Tax filings
- Compliance reporting
- Internal accounting controls
Ensure accounting documentation and workflows remain audit-ready
Maintain compliance with:
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Internal policies
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify inefficiencies across:
- Reconciliations
- Reporting workflows
- Manual accounting tasks
Recommend automation and process improvements
Support ERP optimization initiatives
Update accounting SOPs and documentation standards
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Review and approve work completed by:
- Staff accountants
- Bookkeepers
- Junior accounting personnel
Mentor junior team members on:
- Reconciliations
- Financial reporting
- GAAP treatment
Collaborate cross-functionally with:
- FP&A
- Operations
- Sales
- Leadership
What We’re Looking For
Core Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Related field
4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
Strong understanding of:
- GAAP
- IFRS
- Accrual accounting
- Financial reporting
Hands-on experience with:
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- SAP
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- INDEX/MATCH
- Conditional Formatting
Nice-to-Have Experience
- CPA or ACCA certification
- Multi-entity accounting experience
- Foreign currency accounting exposure
- SaaS, real estate, or professional services background
- ERP implementation or accounting automation experience
- Experience improving accounting workflows and SOPs
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Reconcile accounts and review overnight transactions
- Post accruals and month-end journal entries
- Review financial statements and analyze variances
- Collaborate with operations on revenue recognition and reporting accuracy
- Mentor junior accountants and review reconciliations
- Support reporting preparation for auditors and leadership
- Improve accounting workflows and documentation standards
In short:
You ensure the organization’s financial data is accurate, compliant, organized, and actionable for leadership decision-making.
Success Looks Like
Month-end close completed within 5 business days
Reconciliations maintained with:
- <1% error rate
Financial reports delivered accurately and on time
Audit requests completed within deadlines
Strong accounting controls and organized documentation
Leadership confidence in financial reporting accuracy
Why This Role Stands Out
Strong ownership across accounting operations and reporting
Opportunity to partner directly with leadership and FP&A
Exposure to:
- Automation initiatives
- ERP improvements
- Process optimization
Remote flexibility with established systems and workflows
Opportunity for long-term growth into:
- Accounting Manager
- Controller
- Finance leadership roles
Interview Process
Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
Practical Accounting Task:
- Reconciliations
- Variance analysis
- Reporting exercise
Client Interview
Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
- Enjoy solving accounting and reconciliation challenges
- Thrive in detail-oriented financial environments
- Care deeply about reporting accuracy and operational excellence
- Want ownership in a growing organization
This role is a strong fit for experienced accountants who want high ownership, operational impact, and direct involvement in financial reporting and process improvement.
