Senior Accountant

Description

Summary: Pavago seeks a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities, focusing on process improvement and financial insights. Highlights: 1. Opportunity for high ownership across accounting operations and reporting 2. Partner directly with leadership and FP&A on strategic financial initiatives 3. Exposure to automation, ERP improvements, and process optimization **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.