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:
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Own full-cycle accounting processes
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Deliver accurate financial reporting
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Support audits and compliance
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Improve accounting workflows and automation
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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:
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Accruals
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Prepaids
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Payroll allocations
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Depreciation
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Intercompany transactions
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Maintain reconciliations across:
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Cash
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Accounts receivable
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Accounts payable
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Deferred revenue
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Inventory
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Fixed assets
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Ensure accounting records remain:
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Accurate
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Audit-ready
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GAAP/IFRS compliant
Month-End Close-
Lead monthly and quarterly close cycles
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Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules
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Maintain detailed close checklists and workflows
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Coordinate cross-functional sign-offs and reporting timelines
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Ensure month-end close completion within:
Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis-
Prepare:
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Profit & Loss statements
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Balance Sheets
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Cash Flow statements
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Analyze:
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Budget vs. actual
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Forecast vs. actual
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Operational variances
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Provide written financial commentary and insights for leadership
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Support executive and board reporting packages
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls-
Prepare PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules for external audits
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Support:
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Tax filings
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Compliance reporting
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Internal accounting controls
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Ensure accounting documentation and workflows remain audit-ready
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Maintain compliance with:
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GAAP
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IFRS
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Internal policies
Process Improvement & Automation-
Identify inefficiencies across:
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Reconciliations
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Reporting workflows
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Manual accounting tasks
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Recommend automation and process improvements
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Support ERP optimization initiatives
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Update accounting SOPs and documentation standards
Team Leadership & Collaboration-
Review and approve work completed by:
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Staff accountants
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Bookkeepers
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Junior accounting personnel
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Mentor junior team members on:
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Reconciliations
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Financial reporting
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GAAP treatment
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Collaborate cross-functionally with:
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FP&A
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Operations
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Sales
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Leadership
What We’re Looking ForCore Requirements-
Bachelor’s degree in:
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Accounting
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Finance
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Related field
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4–5 years of progressive accounting experience
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Strong understanding of:
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GAAP
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IFRS
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Accrual accounting
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Financial reporting
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Hands-on experience with:
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NetSuite
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QuickBooks
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Xero
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SAP
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Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills including:
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Pivot Tables
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VLOOKUP
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INDEX/MATCH
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Conditional Formatting
Nice-to-Have Experience-
CPA or ACCA certification
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Multi-entity accounting experience
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Foreign currency accounting exposure
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SaaS, real estate, or professional services background
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ERP implementation or accounting automation experience
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Experience improving accounting workflows and SOPs
What a Typical Day Looks Like-
Reconcile accounts and review overnight transactions
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Post accruals and month-end journal entries
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Review financial statements and analyze variances
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Collaborate with operations on revenue recognition and reporting accuracy
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Mentor junior accountants and review reconciliations
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Support reporting preparation for auditors and leadership
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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
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Reconciliations maintained with:
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Financial reports delivered accurately and on time
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Audit requests completed within deadlines
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Strong accounting controls and organized documentation
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Leadership confidence in financial reporting accuracy
Why This Role Stands Out-
Strong ownership across accounting operations and reporting
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Opportunity to partner directly with leadership and FP&A
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Exposure to:
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Automation initiatives
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ERP improvements
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Process optimization
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Remote flexibility with established systems and workflows
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Opportunity for long-term growth into:
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Accounting Manager
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Controller
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Finance leadership roles
Interview Process-
Initial Phone Screen
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Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
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Practical Accounting Task:
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Reconciliations
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Variance analysis
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Reporting exercise
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Client Interview
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Offer & Background Verification
Apply Now
If you:
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Enjoy solving accounting and reconciliation challenges
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Thrive in detail-oriented financial environments
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Care deeply about reporting accuracy and operational excellence
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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.
