Senior Accountant

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 OwnGeneral 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 ForCore 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:

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

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.