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Senior Accountant

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Pavago
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Accountant – Net Suite, GAAP, Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a Senior Accountant to own core accounting operations, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

This is a hands-on accounting role for someone who understands GAAP, accrual accounting, Net Suite, and full-cycle accounting and can maintain accurate, audit-ready financials while improving processes as the business grows.

You’ll work closely with finance leadership, FP&A, operations, and junior accounting team members.

What You’ll Own
Month-End Close & General Ledger
  • Lead monthly and quarterly close activities
  • Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, payroll, depreciation, and intercompany transactions
  • Maintain trial balances, close checklists, and supporting schedules
  • Target month-end close completion within 5–7 business days
Reconciliations & Accounting Operations
  • Reconcile cash, AR, AP, deferred revenue, inventory, and fixed assets
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve accounting issues
  • Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready financial records
  • Ensure appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP
Financial Reporting
  • Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements
  • Analyze budget vs. actual and forecast vs. actual performance
  • Investigate material variances and provide clear commentary
  • Support leadership and executive reporting
Audit, Compliance & Controls
  • Prepare PBC schedules and documentation for external audits
  • Support tax and compliance requirements
  • Maintain strong accounting controls and documentation
  • Ensure financial records remain audit-ready
Process Improvement & Automation
  • Identify inefficient or manual accounting workflows
  • Improve reconciliations, reporting, and close processesSupport ERP optimization and accounting automation
  • Maintain and improve accounting SOPs
Team Collaboration
  • Review work completed by junior accountants and bookkeepers
  • Support and mentor team members on reconciliations and accounting treatment
  • Collaborate with FP&A, operations, sales, and leadership
Requirements
  • 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial reporting
  • Hands-on experience with Net Suite
    ; experience with Quick Books, Xero, or SAP is also valuable
  • Proven month-end close and reconciliation experience
  • Strong financial statement preparation skills
  • Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and financial analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication
  • Comfortable working remotely with U.S.

    -based teams
Nice to Have
  • CPA or ACCA
  • Multi-entity accounting experience
  • Foreign currency accounting exposure
  • SaaS, real estate, or professional services experience
  • ERP implementation or optimization experience
  • Accounting automation and process-improvement experience
What Success Looks Like
  • Month-end close completed accurately and on schedule
  • Clean and consistently maintained reconciliations
  • Accurate and timely financial statements
  • Audit requests completed within deadlines
  • Strong documentation and internal controls
  • Reduced manual work through improved accounting processes
  • Leadership has confidence in the accuracy of financial reporting
Why Join
  • Fully remote opportunity
  • High ownership across accounting and financial reporting
  • Direct collaboration with finance leadership and FP&A
  • Exposure to Net Suite, automation, ERP optimization, and process improvement
  • Opportunity to influence scalable accounting processes
  • Growth path into Accounting Manager, Controller, or Finance Leadership
Interview Process
  • Initial Application Review
  • Spark Hire Intro Video
  • Pavago Recruiter Interview
  • Practical Accounting Assessment
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Onboarding
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    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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