Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP

Accounting Manager – U.S. GAAP, QuickBooks & Multi-Client Accounting | Remote LATAM
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Location: LATAM
Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Compensation:$1,800–$4,000 USD/month, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
About the Role
At Pavago, one of our clients — a rapidly growing U.S.-based accounting and advisory firm founded by professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment banking — is hiring an experienced Accounting Manager.
The firm partners with small and mid-sized U.S. businesses, helping owners make better financial decisions through accurate accounting, insightful reporting, and operational excellence.
This is a high-ownership, client-facing accounting role for someone who can confidently manage multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously.
We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting blue-collar and service-based businesses, including:

Construction

HVAC

Plumbing

Roofing

Landscaping

Home services

Field-service businesses

You’ll own core accounting processes while working directly with business owners and company leadership.
What You’ll Own
Multi-Client Accounting & Month-End Close

Own month-end close across multiple U.S.-based client accounts

Prepare and review financial statements and supporting workpapers

Manage:

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

General Ledger (GL)

Reconciliations

Maintain accurate and organized accounting records

Ensure accounting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule

Apply U.S. GAAP across client financial reporting

Payroll & U.S. Sales Tax Compliance

Process payroll accurately across client accounts

Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems

Prepare and submit U.S. state sales tax filings

Track client-specific compliance requirements and deadlines

Maintain accurate supporting documentation

Financial Analysis & Reporting

Build custom financial reports and dashboards for business owners

Analyze financial performance and identify:

Trends

Risks

Variances

Opportunities

Support:

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow planning

Translate accounting and financial data into clear, actionable insights

Confidently explain financial performance to non-financial business owners

Process Improvement

Document accounting processes, workflows, and procedures

Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement

Help standardize accounting procedures across multiple client engagements

Improve accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across accounting operations

Support stronger financial controls and reporting processes

Client & Founder Collaboration

Serve as a trusted accounting partner to U.S. business owners

Participate in regular check-ins with company leadership

Communicate priorities, progress, risks, and outstanding items proactively

Manage competing client deadlines independently

Take ownership of problems through resolution

Deliver a responsive and professional client experience

Requirements – Must Have
Accounting Experience

5–10 years of accounting and finance experience

Experience managing accounting for multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

Experience with:

Month-end close

Financial reporting

AP and AR

General Ledger

Payroll

U.S. state sales tax

Experience supporting U.S. business owners in a client-facing capacity

Industry Experience
Strong preference for candidates who have supported businesses in:

Construction

HVAC

Plumbing

Roofing

Landscaping

Home services

Other blue-collar or field-service industries

QuickBooks
Hands-on experience with:

QuickBooks Online — required

QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise — required

Advanced Excel
Strong proficiency with:

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

INDEX/MATCH

Data Tables

Advanced formulas

Financial reporting and analysis

Communication & Ownership

Exceptional spoken and written English

Ability to confidently communicate with U.S. business owners

Strong attention to detail

Highly organized and deadline-driven

Ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously

Strong independent problem-solving skills

High level of ownership and accountability

Long-term employment history is strongly preferred, including 3+ years with previous employers.
Tools & Systems
Accounting

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise

AP & Expense Management

Ramp

Bill.com

Payroll

Gusto — preferred

ADP

Paylocity

Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting and dashboard tools

What Makes You a Strong Fit
You:

Take ownership instead of waiting for constant direction

Can independently manage multiple client accounts

Communicate confidently with U.S. clients

Understand both accounting accuracy and business context

Can explain complex financial information in simple terms

Stay organized across competing deadlines

Proactively identify problems and recommend solutions

Have a strong client-service mindset

Thrive in entrepreneurial, fast-growing environments

Value long-term stability and professional growth

What a Typical Day Looks Like
You may:

Review month-end close progress across multiple clients

Prepare and review financial statements

Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies

Manage AP, AR, and General Ledger activity

Process payroll and employee changes

Prepare U.S. state sales tax filings

Build financial reports and dashboards

Analyze cash flow and financial performance

Meet with U.S. business owners to discuss financial results

Participate in leadership check-ins

Improve accounting workflows and documentation

Prioritize deliverables across multiple client engagements

In short: you own accurate, timely accounting across multiple U.S. clients while helping business owners better understand their financial performance.
Key Metrics for Success

Accurate and timely month-end closes

High-quality U.S. GAAP financial reporting

Reliable payroll and sales tax compliance

Strong accuracy across AP, AR, GL, and reconciliations

Client satisfaction and retention

Timely completion of client deliverables

Quality of financial insights and reporting

Improved accounting processes and workflows

Strong communication and responsiveness with business owners

Why Join

$1,800–$4,000 USD/month, with flexibility for exceptional candidates

Fully remote position

Above-market compensation potential for top performers

Direct exposure to company founders

Significant ownership and autonomy

Work directly with U.S.-based business owners

Exposure to multiple businesses and accounting environments

Rapidly growing accounting and advisory firm

Long-term stability and advancement potential

Career growth within a scaling organization

Interview Process

Initial Application Review

Intro Video

Client Interview

Reference Check

Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now
If you:

Have 5–10 years of accounting experience

Have managed multiple U.S.-based clients

Understand U.S. GAAP

Are highly proficient in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop

Have experience with service-based or blue-collar businesses

Can confidently communicate financial insights to U.S. business owners

Want a high-ownership, long-term remote opportunity

We’d love to hear from you.
Important: Spark Hire Video Interview
As part of our application process, qualified candidates will be invited to complete a one-way video interview through Spark Hire.
This is your opportunity to introduce yourself and highlight your experience with U.S. GAAP, multi-client accounting, QuickBooks, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, sales tax, and client communication.
Please complete your Spark Hire interview promptly after receiving the invitation. Candidates who do not complete the video interview may not move forward in the hiring process.
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