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What Kind of Work Do MAVI Clients Need?

MAVI works with US startups and mid-market companies that need experienced accountants to own real work: month-end close, reconciliations, AR and AP, revenue recognition, and reporting, plus projects like ERP migrations and audit prep, in industries like SaaS, e-commerce, professional services, and real estate.

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Work with Fast-Growing US Companies That Need Real Ownership

MAVI’s customers aren't looking for someone to sit on the sidelines. They want a professional who can own a scope and run it, which shapes the kind of remote accounting work with US companies you'll be matched to.
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The Sectors That Show Up Most

Industry context changes the work, so knowing where demand clusters helps you decide what to highlight. When candidates ask what work US companies need from accountants, the answer often depends on the sector.
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If you have depth in one of these, say so clearly in your profile; it's a strong signal for the remote accounting work with US companies clients bring, and it directly shapes what work US companies need from accountants like you.

The Work US Companies Need From Remote Accountants

Most engagements are hands-on ownership of a defined scope rather than advisory-only work. So what work do US companies need from accountants in practice? It ranges from core monthly execution to the cleanup and improvement projects that come with growth.

Core recurring work

  • Month-end close and financial reporting.
  • Reconciliations across accounts and systems.
  • AR, AP, and cash management.
  • Revenue recognition, including ASC 606 where it applies.

Project work

Ad hoc work that depends on where the company requires the most help at the time.

Improvement and cleanup projects

  • Cleaning up books ahead of an audit or a fundraise.
  • Migrating or implementing a new ERP.
  • Building repeatable close processes where none existed.
  • Automating manual workflows to cut errors and time.
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The Tools US Accounting Teams Use

Tool fit is often the deciding factor in a match, so it pays to know the stack. These are the tools used by US accounting teams that come up most in client requirements.

ERP and accounting

NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero.

AP and spend

Bill.com, Ramp, Expensify.

Close and reporting

The reconciliation and reporting tools layered on the ERP.

What if you haven’t used a required tool?

Many strong candidates prepare for tools they haven't used yet. If you can research a system, learn its logic, and get productive quickly, say so. Adjacent experience with similar tools used by US accounting teams often matters as much as direct experience, especially when the underlying accounting is the same.

You don't need every tool. Depth in one ERP plus familiarity with the surrounding tools used by US accounting teams goes a long way. If you know a tool that isn't in MAVI's list, add it as a custom entry so it counts in matching.

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The Skills US Accounting Teams Look For

Beyond tools and tasks, clients weigh how you work. The skills US accounting teams look for go past technical accounting into the traits that make a remote hire succeed.
  • Strong US GAAP knowledge, or a clear track record of applying it.
  • The ability to work independently and own a scope end to end.
  • Clear written communication for async, remote collaboration.
  • A learning mindset, since the skills US accounting teams look for include adapting fast.
Naming these plainly in your profile is one of the simplest ways to match more of the remote accounting work with US companies' needs. The skills US accounting teams look for are exactly the ones worth making visible.

Turn This Into a Stronger Profile

Use what's above to close gaps before a match comes up. A profile that reflects the remote accounting work with US companies clients actually need surfaces more often.
  1. Add every tool you know, including custom entries for anything not listed.
  2. Name your strongest industries, so you match sector-specific needs.
  3. List the project types you’ve owned, not just recurring tasks.
  4. Show the skills US accounting teams look for, including how you work independently.
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