Description
Accounting Manager Full-Time Remote | U.S. Business Hours

About the Role We’re hiring a highly detail-oriented and execution-driven Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, payroll, month-end close, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.
This is not a bookkeeping or data-entry role.
You’ll be responsible for:
maintaining financial accuracy,
managing multi-entity accounting operations,
ensuring compliance,
and driving structured accounting execution across multiple workflows.
This role is idóneo for someone who thrives in organized environments, understands accrual accounting deeply, and takes ownership of financial operations from end to end.

What You’ll Own Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes
Prepare and maintain:
P&L; statements,
balance sheets,
cash flow reports,
and supporting schedules
Ensure financial reporting aligns with:
GAAP standards,
client expectations,
and reporting deadlines
Maintain clean, audit-ready workpapers and reconciliations

Payroll & Employee Setup Process payroll accurately using:
Gusto,
Paylocity,
ADP,
or similar systems
Manage employee onboarding within payroll platforms
Ensure payroll compliance and documentation accuracy
Handle payroll adjustments, deductions, reimbursements, and reporting

Core Accounting Operations Oversee:
Accounts Payable (AP),
Accounts Receivable (AR),
General Ledger management,
and reconciliations
Maintain accurate books across:
multiple entities,
locations,
or business segments
Ensure accounting systems remain organized and error-free
Support day-to-day accounting execution with strong attention to detail

Sales Tax & Compliance Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time
Maintain compliance documentation and filing records
Ensure adherence to accounting policies and financial procedures
Support audits and compliance-related requests when needed

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting Support Build and maintain custom financial reports and dashboards
Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
Provide financial insights and variance analysis to leadership




Use Excel and reporting tools to improve visibility into financial performance

Process Improvement & Documentation Review existing accounting workflows and identify inefficiencies
Standardize processes across clients and systems
Improve operational efficiency through:
automation,
templates,
and documentation
Maintain organized SOPs and accounting procedures

Client & Internal Coordination Communicate regularly with leadership regarding:
priorities,
reporting timelines,
and deliverables
Support client-facing accounting communication when needed
Ensure alignment between operations, payroll, and finance workflows

✅ Required Experience & Skills Non-Negotiables 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
Strong experience with:
accrual accounting,
GAAP financial reporting,
and month-end close
Experience managing:
multi-entity,
multi-location,
or multi-segment accounting environments
Proficiency with:
QuickBooks Online,
QuickBooks Desktop,
or QuickBooks Enterprise
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:
XLOOKUP,
INDEX/MATCH,
Pivot Tables,
Data Tables
Experience processing payroll through Gusto or similar platforms
Experience handling U.S. sales tax filings
Strong written and verbal English communication skills

⭐ Nice-to-Have Experience NetSuite experience
Familiarity with:
Paylocity,
ADP,
Ramp,
Bill.com
Exposure to time-tracking tools such as Clockify
Background in outsourced accounting firms or multi-client environments

What Makes You a Great Fit You thrive in structured, detail-oriented environments
You take ownership of financial accuracy and deadlines
You are highly organized and process-driven
You proactively identify accounting issues before they escalate
You can confidently manage complex accounting structures




You communicate clearly with both leadership and clients
You value precision, accountability, and consistency

⚙️ Operational Environment This role is execution-focused and accuracy-driven.
You’ll be supported by:
structured accounting workflows,
organized systems,
and direct communication with leadership.
Your focus will be:
clean month-end closes,
accurate financial reporting,
strong payroll execution,
and maintaining reliable accounting operations at scale.

What a Typical Day Looks Like Your day may include:
Reviewing reconciliations and general ledger activity
Processing payroll and validating employee setup changes
Preparing month-end close schedules and financial reports
Reviewing AP/AR workflows and resolving discrepancies
Filing or reviewing sales tax obligations
Building custom reports for leadership visibility
Communicating with clients or internal stakeholders on financial priorities
Improving accounting workflows and documentation
In short:
You ensure accounting operations remain accurate, compliant, organized, and scalable across complex business environments.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close
Error-free financial reporting and reconciliations
Organized and audit-ready accounting records
Timely and accurate payroll processing
Compliance with tax filings and reporting deadlines
Leadership confidence in financial reliability and reporting quality

Why This Role Stands Out High ownership over accounting operations
Work directly with leadership on financial execution
Opportunity to improve systems and processes
Exposure to multi-entity and complex accounting environments
Strong operational structure with clear expectations
Remote flexibility with long-term growth potential

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

Apply Now If you:
have strong GAAP and accrual accounting expertise,
thrive in structured financial environments,
and take pride in accuracy and operational ownership,
we’d love to hear from you.

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