Accounting Manager – U.S. GAAP & Multi-Client Accounting

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote

Location: LATAM

Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST

Compensation: $1,800–$4,000 USD/month (higher compensation available for exceptional candidates)

About the Role

We’re hiring an experienced Accounting Manager to manage accounting operations across a portfolio of U.S.-based small and mid-sized businesses.

You’ll join a rapidly growing accounting and advisory firm founded by professionals with backgrounds in private equity and investment banking. The firm helps business owners make better financial decisions through accurate accounting, insightful reporting, and strong financial operations.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role. You’ll own month-end close, financial reporting, AP/AR, payroll, compliance, and financial analysis across multiple clients while communicating directly with U.S. business owners.

We’re particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, home services, and other blue-collar or field-service businesses.

What You’ll OwnMulti-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 and oversee

General Ledger

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank and balance sheet reconciliations

Review financial records for accuracy and completeness

Ensure accounting activities are completed accurately and on schedule

Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and client-specific accounting requirements

Client Management & Communication

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

Manage multiple client relationships and priorities simultaneously

Explain financial results and accounting issues in clear, business-friendly language

Proactively communicate

Financial trends

Reporting issues

Missing information

Upcoming deadlines

Recommended actions

Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and client service

Payroll, AP & Compliance

Process and oversee payroll and employee onboarding

Work with payroll platforms including:

Gusto

ADP

Paylocity

Manage AP and expense workflows using tools such as:

Ramp

Bill.com

Prepare and submit applicable U.S. state sales tax filings

Track accounting and compliance deadlines across client accounts

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Build customized financial reports and dashboards for business owners

Analyze revenue, expenses, margins, cash flow, and operating performance

Identify trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring attention

Support

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow planning

Translate financial data into practical, actionable insights for clients

Process Improvement & Standardization

Document accounting procedures, workflows, and recurring processes





Identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement

Standardize accounting procedures across client engagements

Improve reporting accuracy, close efficiency, and workflow consistency

Build scalable processes as the client portfolio grows

Founder Collaboration & Ownership

Participate in daily check-ins with company leadership

Manage priorities independently

Proactively communicate progress, risks, and blockers

Take ownership of client deliverables from start to finish

Operate effectively in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’ve successfully managed accounting for multiple U.S. clients at the same time

You’re comfortable speaking directly with U.S. business owners

You have strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

You understand the accounting realities of construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, or similar service businesses

You take ownership instead of waiting for constant direction

You can manage competing deadlines without sacrificing accuracy

You communicate financial concepts clearly and confidently

You value stability, accountability, and long-term professional relationships

Required Experience & Skills

5–10 years of accounting and finance experience

Proven experience managing accounting for multiple U.S.-based clients simultaneously

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

Experience supporting service-based or blue-collar businesses such as:

Construction

HVAC

Plumbing

Roofing

Landscaping

Home services

Related field-service industries

Excellent spoken and written English

Strong client-facing communication skills

Ability to independently manage deadlines and competing priorities

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Long-term employment history preferred, ideally 3+ years with previous employers

Required Accounting & Finance Tools

QuickBooks

QuickBooks Online — required

QuickBooks Desktop / Enterprise — required

AP & Expense Management

Ramp

Bill.com

Payroll

Gusto preferred

ADP

Paylocity

Advanced Excel

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

INDEX/MATCH

Data Tables

Advanced formulas

Financial reporting and analysis

What a Typical Day Looks Like

You may start by reviewing client accounts and month-end close priorities, completing reconciliations, and checking outstanding AP, AR, or payroll items.

Throughout the day, you’ll prepare financial statements, analyze business performance, respond to client questions, manage accounting deadlines, and coordinate directly with U.S.



business owners.

You’ll also participate in leadership check-ins, identify process improvements, and make sure every client account remains accurate, organized, compliant, and on schedule.

In short: you own the accounting function across multiple clients while giving business owners the financial clarity they need to run their companies effectively.

Key Metrics for Success

Accurate and timely month-end close across assigned clients

High-quality, U.S. GAAP-compliant financial reporting

Accurate AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger management

On-time sales tax and compliance filings

Strong client satisfaction and responsiveness

Clear financial insights and reporting for business owners

Consistent execution across multiple client accounts

Improved accounting processes and standardized workflows

Why Join the Team?

Fully remote opportunity for LATAM professionals

$1,800–$4,000 USD/month, with higher compensation possible for exceptional candidates

Direct exposure to founders with private equity and investment banking backgrounds

Significant ownership and autonomy

Work directly with U.S.-based businesses

Fast-growing accounting and advisory environment

Long-term stability and advancement potential

Strong career growth as the firm expands

Interview Process

Initial Application Review

Intro Video via Spark Hire

Client Interview

Reference Check

Offer & Onboarding

What Happens After You Apply

Right after you apply, you’ll receive an email invitation from Spark Hire to record your Intro Video. It’s a short, self-recorded video completed on your own time and is the final step needed to complete your application.

Instead of repeating your background across multiple screening calls, you get to introduce yourself once and show the hiring team how you communicate before the first interview. If there’s a strong fit, your first live conversation can focus on your experience and the opportunity rather than starting from scratch.

Don’t overthink it. You can record your responses multiple times, and discarded takes are not shared.

Please keep an eye on both your inbox and spam folder for the Spark Hire invitation.

Apply Now

If you

Have 5+ years of accounting experience

Have managed multiple U.S.-based clients

Know QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop/Enterprise

Understand U.S. GAAP

Have experience with construction, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, or other service businesses

Communicate confidently with U.S. business owners

Want meaningful ownership in a growing accounting and advisory firm

We’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Accounting Manager | U.S. GAAP (Colombia)
🏢 Pavago
📍 Colombia