Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

We’re hiring a highly detail-oriented and execution-driven Accounting Manager to oversee financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations across complex client accounts.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in structured environments, takes ownership of financial accuracy, and can manage multi-entity, multi-location accounting workflows.

This role is not focused on basic bookkeeping or data entry — it requires strong financial understanding, accrual-based accounting expertise, and the ability to handle complex accounting structures.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute month-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports aligned with client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting timelines.
• Maintain clean and structured work papers.

Payroll & Employee Setup

• Process payroll accurately using systems such as Gusto or similar platforms.
• Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and documentation.

Core Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities with strong attention to detail.

Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time.
• Maintain proper documentation for all filings and compliance activities.

Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting Support

• Build and maintain custom reports for business insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis and data visualization for decision-making.

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Review and document existing accounting processes.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Standardize workflows across clients and systems.

Client & Internal Coordination

• Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables.
• Support client-facing communication when required.
• Ensure alignment on reporting timelines and expectations.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong experience with accrual accounting / GAAP financials (not just cash-based accounting).
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment businesses.
• Proficiency in Quick Books Online (and/or Desktop/Enterprise).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, Data Tables).
• Experience processing payroll using systems such as Gusto (or similar).
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

• Experience with Net Suite.
• Familiarity with Paylocity or ADP.
• Experience using Ramp or
• Exposure to time-tracking tools such as Clockify.
• Background working in outsourced accounting firms or similar environments.

This role is execution-focused and accuracy-driven.

You’ll be supported by:

• Structured workflows and accounting systems.
• Direct communication with leadership.
• Clear expectations on reporting and timelines.

Your ownership is focused on:

• Accurate financial reporting and clean month-end closes.
• Strong payroll and compliance execution.
• Maintaining organized and error-free accounting systems.
• Managing complex accounting structures with confidence.
• Proactively identifying and solving accounting issues.

This role rewards precision, accountability, consistency, and strong financial ownership.

• Accuracy and timeliness of month-end close.
• Error-free financial reporting and documentation.
• Clean and organized accounting records across entities.
• Timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Compliance with tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Leadership confidence in financial accuracy and reliability.