Accounting Manager

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.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Process payroll accurately using systems such as Gusto or similar platforms.
• Manage employee onboarding within payroll systems.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and documentation.
• 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.
• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax accurately and on time.
• Maintain proper documentation for all filings and compliance activities.
• Build and maintain custom reports for business insights.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis and data visualization for decision-making.
• Review and document existing accounting processes.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Standardize workflows across clients and systems.
• Communicate regularly with leadership on priorities and deliverables.
• Support client-facing communication when required.
• Ensure alignment on reporting timelines and expectations.

Requirements

• 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.

Additional Information

• 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 include accuracy and timeliness of month-end close, error-free financial reporting, clean records, timely payroll, compliance, and leadership confidence.
• Interview process includes initial screening, recruiter interview, final interview, and onboarding.