Accounting Manager at Pavago in Costa Rica, Costa Rica

Accounting Manager (GAAP, Multi-Entity, QuickBooks) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager to own financial accuracy, reporting, and month-end close across multiple entities.

This is a hands-on, execution-driven role — not a supervisory-only position.

You will:

• Run clean, accurate month-end closes
• Manage payroll and compliance
• Maintain structured, audit-ready financials

If you’re someone who thrives in structured environments and takes full ownership of financial accuracy — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

1. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting (Core Focus)

• Execute month-end close with accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare financial reports aligned with client requirements
• Ensure compliance with:
  • GAAP
• Maintain clean, structured workpapers

2. Payroll & Employee Setup

• Process payroll using:
  • Gusto or similar
• Manage employee onboarding in payroll systems
• Ensure payroll compliance and documentation

3. Core Accounting Operations

• Oversee:
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Maintain accurate general ledger across entities
• Manage day-to-day accounting with precision

4. Sales Tax & Compliance

• Calculate and file U.S. state sales tax
• Maintain documentation for all filings
• Ensure compliance across jurisdictions

5. Reporting, Analysis & Forecasting

• Build custom financial reports
• Support:
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
• Provide insights for decision-making

6. Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and document accounting processes
• Identify inefficiencies and improve workflows
• Standardize systems across multiple clients/entities

7. Client & Internal Coordination

• Communicate with leadership on:
  • Priorities
  • Deadlines
• Support client-facing communication when needed
• Align reporting expectations and timelines

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You are highly detail-oriented (low tolerance for errors)
• You take ownership of financial accuracy
• You thrive in structured, process-driven environments
• You are proactive in solving accounting issues
• You balance:
  • Accuracy
  • Speed
  • Compliance

Requirements (Must-Have)

• 5+ years in accounting or finance
• Strong experience with:
  • Accrual accounting
  • GAAP financials
• Experience managing:
  • Multi-entity
  • Multi-location businesses
• Proficiency in:
  • QuickBooks Online (or Desktop/Enterprise)
• Advanced Excel:
  • XLOOKUP
  • INDEX/MATCH
  • Pivot Tables
• Payroll experience (e.g., Gusto)
• Experience with U.S. sales tax filings
• Strong written and verbal English

Nice to Have

• Experience with:
  • NetSuite
  • ADP / Paylocity
  • Bill.com
  • Ramp
• Exposure to outsourced accounting firms
• Experience with time-tracking tools (e.g., Clockify)

Operational Environment

This is a high-accountability, execution-focused role.

You’ll have:

• Structured workflows
• Clear reporting timelines
• Direct communication with leadership

Your success depends on:

• Clean month-end closes
• Accurate financial reporting
• Organized, error-free systems
• Proactive issue resolution

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Execute month-end close tasks
• Review and update financial records
• Process payroll and compliance items
• Analyze reports and identify discrepancies
• Improve workflows and documentation
• Communicate with leadership and clients

In short: You ensure financials are accurate, structured, and reliable at all times.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate month-end close
• Error-free financial reporting
• Clean, organized accounting records
• Payroll processed accurately and on time
• Full compliance with tax filings
• Leadership confidence in financial data

Why This Role Stands Out

• High ownership over financial operations
• Work across complex, multi-entity structures
• Clear expectations and structured systems
• Direct exposure to leadership
• Growth into:
  • Senior Finance Leadership
  • Controller

Interview Process

• Initial Screening Call
• Recruiter Interview
• Final Interview
• Practical Assessment (accounting scenario)
• Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re someone who takes pride in clean books, accurate reporting, and structured financial systems, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-responsibility Accounting Manager role.

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