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

About the Role

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.

What You’ll Own

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 workpapers.

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.

Must-Have Experience & Skills

Non-Negotiables

  • 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 QuickBooks 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.

Nice-to-Haves

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

Operational Environment (Important)

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.

Key Metrics for Success

  • 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.

Interview Process

  • Initial Screening Call
  • Recruiter Interview
  • Final Interview
  • Offer & Onboarding

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What this application asks

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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Resume

  • Please share your LinkedIn Profile URL.
  • The salary range is 3000-4000 USD for this role. Are you comfortable with that range?
  • Our next step is a phone screening conducted via WhatsApp. Please share your active WhatsApp number (with country code) so we can coordinate the call.
  • Can you describe your experience working with accrual accounting? Have you worked on GAAP-based financials, and how does that differ from cash-based accounting in your day-to-day work? written answer
  • Tell us about a time you managed accounting for a multi-entity or multi-location business. What challenges did you face, and how did you handle them? written answer
  • What accounting tools and systems have you used (QuickBooks, Gusto, Excel, etc.), and how have you used them in your daily workflows? written answer
  • Describe your experience handling U.S. state sales tax. Which states have you filed for, what tools or platforms have you used, and how do you ensure filings are accurate and submitted on time? written answer
  • Do you have experience processing payroll for U.S.-based employees? If yes, which tools have you used? written answer

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