Accounting Manager

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

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a hands-on Accounting Manager to own financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex, multi-entity client accounts.

This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role — not basic bookkeeping. You’ll be responsible for:

• Clean, accurate financials
• Strong GAAP compliance
• Reliable reporting across entities
• Structured, scalable accounting systems

If you thrive in organized environments, value precision, and take full ownership of financial accuracy, this role is for you.

What You’ll Own

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute month-end and year-end close with speed and accuracy
• Prepare financial statements:
• Balance Sheet
• Income Statement (P&L)
• Supporting schedules
• Maintain clean, audit-ready workpapers
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and reporting timelines

Payroll & Employee Setup

• Process payroll using platforms like Gusto (or similar systems)
• Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll regulations
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation

Core Accounting Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities
• Manage day-to-day accounting with strong attention to detail
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies quickly

Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time
• Maintain proper documentation for all filings
• Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Build custom reports to support business insights
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Deliver clear financial analysis and data-driven insights

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Review and improve accounting workflows
• Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions
• Standardize SOPs across clients and systems
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and accuracy

Client & Internal Coordination

• Communicate with leadership on priorities and deliverables
• Support client-facing financial discussions when needed
• Align on reporting timelines and expectations

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Highly detail-oriented with strong financial discipline
• Execution-focused — you get things done accurately the first time
• Comfortable managing complex, multi-entity accounting structures
• Strong communicator with ability to explain financials clearly
• Proactive problem-solver who identifies and fixes issues early

Requirements (Must-Have)

Non-Negotiables

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials
• Experience managing:
• Multi-entity
• Multi-location
• Multi-segment businesses
• Proficiency in:
• QuickBooks Online / Desktop / Enterprise
• Advanced Excel skills:
• XLOOKUP
• INDEX/MATCH
• Pivot Tables
• Data Tables
• Payroll experience (Gusto or similar platforms)
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
• Strong written and verbal English communication

Nice to Have

• Experience with NetSuite
• Familiarity with:
• ADP
• Paylocity
• Experience with:
• Ramp
• Bill.com
• Exposure to time-tracking tools (e.g., Clockify)
• Background in outsourced accounting firms

Tools & Systems

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

Operational Environment (Important)

This role is execution-heavy and accuracy-driven.

You’ll Be Supported By:

• Structured workflows and systems
• Direct communication with leadership
• Clear reporting expectations

You Own:

• Clean, accurate financials
• On-time close cycles
• Payroll and compliance execution
• Organized accounting systems
• Proactive issue resolution

What Success Looks Like

• On-time, accurate month-end close
• Error-free financial reporting
• Clean and organized multi-entity books
• Timely payroll and tax compliance
• Strong leadership confidence in financial data

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Close completed accurately and on time
• Zero material reporting errors
• Clean, audit-ready documentation
• Payroll processed without discrepancies
• Compliance with all tax and reporting deadlines

Interview Process

• Initial Screening Call
• Recruiter Interview
• Final Interview
• Practical Assessment (Accounting Scenario)
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re an execution-driven Accounting Manager who values precision, ownership, and clean financial systems, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take ownership of accounting operations across complex, high-impact client environments.