Pavago
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“Senior Accountant at Pavago. Skills: GAAP/IFRS accounting standards, financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, variance analysis, audit support, process improvement. Lead accounting operations. ensure financial accuracy”
What You'll Achieve.
Month-end close completed within 5 business days; <1% reconciliation error rate; 100% audit requests delivered on time; Accurate and timely financial reporting; Consistent variance analysis and executive reporting quality; Improved operational efficiency through process optimization
Industry & Context.
analytical thinking; Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and recommend process improvements; Implement automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, Proficiency with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or SAP, Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and conditional formatting, understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and close processes, technical understanding of GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
Nice to Have
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification, Experience with multi-entity consolidations and foreign currency accounting, Background in SaaS, professional services, or real estate industries, Experience supporting ERP implementations or finance automation projects, Familiarity with financial reporting tools and process optimization initiatives
What You'll Do.
Lead accounting operations
ensure financial accuracy
maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards
provide actionable financial insights
own critical accounting processes including month-end close
and operational finance improvements
mentor junior accounting staff
partner cross-functionally with leadership
Prepare and post journal entries for accruals
and intercompany transactions
Maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts including cash
and compliance across all accounting records
Lead monthly and quarterly close processes
Prepare trial balances and ensure all entries are recorded accurately and on time
Complete month-end close within 5–7 business days
Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional sign-offs
Generate and review P&L statements
and cash flow reports
Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts
Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership review
Compile supporting schedules for board meetings
and financial reporting requirements
Support external audits by preparing PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and supporting documentation
Ensure timely and accurate tax filings including sales tax
and corporate income tax
Maintain and enforce internal accounting controls and financial policies
Ensure accounting processes remain compliant with GAAP/IFRS standards
Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and recommend process improvements
Implement automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency
Update SOPs and accounting documentation to improve consistency and scalability
Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives
Review and approve work completed by staff accountants and bookkeepers
Mentor junior team members on reconciliations
and accounting standards
Provide guidance on financial accuracy
Partner with FP&A teams on budgeting
Collaborate with operations and sales teams to align revenue recognition processes
Support leadership with financial insights and operational reporting needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
partner cross-functionally with leadership; partner with FP&A teams on budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews; collaborate with operations and sales teams to align revenue recognition processes; support leadership with financial insights and operational reporting needs; work across finance and non-finance teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communicator; Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership review
Process & Methodology
Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional sign-offs, Identify inefficiencies across accounting workflows and recommend process improvements, Implement automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency, Update SOPs and accounting documentation to improve consistency and scalability, Support ERP improvements and finance system optimization initiatives
Full Job Description
### **Job Title: Senior Accountant** **Position Type:** Full-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours ### **About Pavago** Pavago is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, and provide actionable financial insights that support strategic decision-making. This role goes beyond transactional bookkeeping. The Senior Accountant will own critical accounting processes including month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, audit support, and operational finance improvements while also mentoring junior accounting staff and partnering cross-functionally with leadership. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, process-driven, and capable of balancing hands-on accounting execution with high-level financial visibility and operational improvement. ### **Responsibilities** ### **General Ledger & Journal Entries** • Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations, depreciation, and intercompany transactions • Maintain reconciliations across 15–30 key balance sheet accounts including cash, AR, AP, inventory, and deferred revenue • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance across all accounting records ### **Month-End & Quarter-End Close** • Lead monthly and quarterly close processes • Prepare trial balances and ensure all entries are recorded accurately and on time • Complete month-end close within 5–7 business days • Maintain detailed close checklists and coordinate cross-functional sign-offs ### **Financial Reporting & Analysis** • Generate and review P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports • Prepare variance analyses comparing actuals against budgets and forecasts • Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership review • Compile supporting schedules for board meetings, audits, and financial reporting requirements ### **Audit, Compliance & Controls** • Suppor
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