Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Remote Financial Reporting | Month-End Close | GAAP/IFRS | ERP Systems Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: Flexible, aligned with U.S. client business hours About the Role At Pavago, we’re hiring on behalf of one of our clients for a Senior Accountant to lead core accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support strategic financial decision-making. This is more than a traditional accounting role. You’ll own full-cycle accounting processes, oversee month-end close activities, maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, support audits, and help strengthen financial operations through process improvements and automation. You’ll work closely with finance leadership, FP&A, operations, auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s financial records remain accurate, compliant, scalable, and actionable. If you enjoy combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis and process improvement, this role is a strong fit. What You’ll Own General Ledger & Accounting Operations Prepare and post journal entries for: Accruals Prepaids Payroll allocations Depreciation Deferred revenue Intercompany transactions Maintain reconciliations across: Cash Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Inventory Liabilities Review general ledger activity and investigate anomalies. Ensure accounting records remain accurate, complete, and well documented. Month-End & Quarter-End Close Lead monthly and quarterly close processes. Maintain detailed close schedules and checklists. Coordinate close activities across departments. Prepare trial balances and supporting schedules. Ensure all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time. Support a month-end close target of five business days. Financial Reporting & Analysis Prepare monthly financial statements including: Profit & Loss (P&L) Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement Perform variance analysis against budgets and forecasts. Deliver executive-ready financial commentary and insights. Support: Management reporting Board reporting Financial planning initiatives Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls Prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules for external audits. Maintain audit-ready accounting documentation. Ensure compliance with: GAAP IFRS Internal accounting policies Support tax-related documentation including: Sales tax Property tax Corporate tax filings Strengthen accounting controls and financial governance. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows. Support ERP optimization and accounting system enhancements. Develop and improve accounting SOPs. Increase reporting efficiency through automation. Improve reconciliation processes and financial accuracy. Team Collaboration & Financial Support Review work completed by Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers. Mentor junior accounting team members. Partner with: FP&A Operations Leadership Support revenue recognition and operational accounting initiatives. Help improve collaboration across finance and business teams. Requirements Must-Have Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong knowledge of: GAAP IFRS Experience with accounting platforms such as: QuickBooks NetSuite Xero SAP Similar ERP systems Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills including: Pivot Tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH Conditional Formatting Reconciliation templates Experience managing: Month-end close Financial reporting Account reconciliations Nice to Have CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification. Experience with: Multi-entity accounting Foreign currency accounting Background in: SaaS Professional Services Real Estate Multi-entity organizations ERP implementation experience. Accounting automation experience. Familiarity with financial dashboards and reporting tools. What Makes You a Strong Fit Strong technical accounting expertise. Exceptional attention to detail. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Highly organized and process-oriented. Comfortable balancing operational accounting with strategic financial support. Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across teams. Proactive in identifying process improvements and automation opportunities. What a Typical Day Looks Like Review bank feeds and reconcile financial transactions. Prepare journal entries and month-end adjustments. Complete balance sheet reconciliations. Prepare financial statements and variance analyses. Investigate accounting discrepancies. Review junior team members’ work. Collaborate with FP&A and operations teams. Maintain audit-ready documentation. Improve accounting processes and reporting workflows. In short: You ensure the organization’s financial operations remain accurate, compliant, efficient, and capable of supporting informed business decisions. Key Metrics for Success (KPIs) Month-end close completed within 5 business days Reconciliation accuracy with less than 1% error rate Timely completion of audit requests Accurate and timely financial reporting Improved accounting workflow efficiency High-quality documentation and audit readiness Strong cross-functional collaboration Why Join Us? High-impact role with ownership across core accounting operations. Direct collaboration with finance leadership and business stakeholders. Opportunity to strengthen financial systems and reporting processes. Exposure to ERP optimization and automation initiatives. Fully remote work environment with long-term growth opportunities. Career progression into: Accounting Manager Finance Manager Assistant Controller Controller Interview Process Application Review Spark Hire Intro Video (3–5 minutes) Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter Practical Accounting Assessment (Reconciliations, Variance Analysis & Financial Reporting) Client In… Read the full description on Himalayas.