Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, and core accounting operations for complex client accounts. This full-time remote position requires working during U.S. business hours. The role demands hands-on management of accrual-based accounting, multi-entity financials, payroll processing, sales tax compliance, accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in GAAP accounting, QuickBooks, Excel, payroll systems, and multi-entity accounting, ensuring all financial records are accurate, organized, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

- Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Execute accurate and timely month-end close processes. Prepare and maintain financial reports and supporting schedules. Ensure all workpapers are clean, structured, and audit-ready. Adhere to GAAP and accrual accounting standards while identifying and resolving any reporting discrepancies.

- General Ledger, Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable: Maintain general ledger accuracy across multiple entities and locations. Oversee daily AP and AR activities, review account activity, resolve discrepancies, and ensure completeness and accuracy of accounting records.

- Payroll & Employee Setup: Process payroll using Gusto or similar payroll platforms. Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems and maintain accurate payroll documentation. Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule.

- U.S. Sales Tax & Compliance: Calculate and file state sales tax returns. Monitor filing requirements and deadlines, maintain organized supporting documentation, and ensure compliance activities are completed accurately and on time.

- Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting: Build custom financial and management reports. Support budgeting and forecasting efforts. Analyze financial data to communicate meaningful insights and create data visualizations that aid decision-making.

- Process Improvement: Review and document accounting processes and standard operating procedures. Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Standardize workflows across clients, entities, and accounting systems to build more accurate and scalable accounting processes.

- Client & Leadership Coordination: Maintain regular communication with leadership regarding priorities and deliverables. Support client-facing financial communication when necessary. Keep visibility into reporting deadlines and outstanding items, proactively identifying and escalating accounting issues.

Required Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
- Strong knowledge of accrual accounting and GAAP financial standards.
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-location, or multi-segment accounting.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, or Enterprise.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Pivot Tables, and Data Tables.
- Hands-on payroll processing experience with Gusto or similar systems.
- Experience with U.S. sales tax filings.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and month-end close processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- High attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
- Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours.

Preferred Qualifications and Tools

- Experience with NetSuite.
- Familiarity with ADP or Paylocity payroll systems.
- Knowledge of Ramp or Bill.com expense and payment platforms.
- Experience with Clockify or similar time-tracking tools.
- Background in outsourced accounting or client-service accounting environments.

Success in this role is measured by:

- Timely and accurate completion of month-end close.
- Clean, error-free financial reporting.
- Well-organized multi-entity accounting records.
- Consistent and accurate payroll processing.
- Meeting all sales tax and reporting deadlines.
- Maintaining audit-ready accounting documentation.
- Leadership’s confidence in the accuracy of financial data.

Interview Process

Candidates will undergo an initial screening call, followed by a video interview via Spark Hire, a recruiter interview, a final interview, and then the offer and onboarding process.

If you bring strong GAAP, accrual accounting, QuickBooks, Excel, payroll, month-end close, and multi-entity accounting expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of accurate, reliable, and scalable accounting operations in a remote setting.