How much do remote accountants make?

Remote accountants earn $55,000-$150,000 depending on experience and credentials. Staff accountants earn $55,000-$75,000, senior accountants $75,000-$100,000, and accounting managers $95,000-$135,000. CPAs earn 15-20% more than non-certified accountants. Remote controllers earn $130,000-$180,000. Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) now offer fully remote positions at standard compensation levels.

What remote finance jobs are available?

Remote finance roles include bookkeeper ($42,000-$62,000), staff accountant ($55,000-$75,000), financial analyst ($70,000-$105,000), FP&A analyst ($80,000-$125,000), tax preparer ($50,000-$95,000), senior accountant ($75,000-$100,000), and controller ($120,000-$180,000). Fintech companies offer the most remote finance positions. 65% of corporate finance roles now allow remote work, up from 15% in 2019.

What certifications do remote finance jobs require?

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required for senior accounting roles and increases salary 15-20%. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) benefits investment analysis positions. CMA (Certified Management Accountant) applies to FP&A and management accounting. QuickBooks and Xero certifications are valuable for bookkeeping roles. CPA requires 150 credit hours and passing four exams; most candidates complete it in 12-18 months.

How do remote finance teams protect sensitive data?

VPN connections encrypt all data transmission. SOC 2 compliant cloud software (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) meets security requirements. Two-factor authentication is mandatory. Access controls limit data to need-to-know basis. Employers provide secure laptops with endpoint protection and remote wipe capability. Annual security training is required. Cloud accounting platforms exceed on-premise security standards at 85% of organizations.

Can I work remotely as an entry-level accountant?

Entry-level remote accounting positions include accounts payable clerk ($38,000-$50,000), accounts receivable specialist ($40,000-$52,000), junior accountant ($48,000-$62,000), and bookkeeper ($42,000-$58,000). Accounting degree or bookkeeping certificate improves chances. QuickBooks Online certification demonstrates practical skills. Tax season (January-April) creates surge hiring for remote positions, with many converting to permanent roles.

How do I become a remote bookkeeper?

Complete QuickBooks Online certification ($150, 2-4 weeks) and Xero certification (free, 1-2 weeks). Learn accounting fundamentals through community college courses or Coursera ($39/month). Start with small business clients through referrals or platforms like Belay and Bench. Bookkeepers earn $25-$50/hour; certified bookkeepers managing 10+ clients earn $70,000-$100,000. No degree required—certification and client results matter.

What is FP&A and how much does it pay?

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) builds budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide business strategy. FP&A analysts earn $80,000-$120,000, senior analysts $110,000-$150,000, and FP&A managers $140,000-$190,000. Excel modeling and SQL skills are mandatory. Experience with Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or Workday Adaptive Planning increases marketability. FP&A is the highest-paying finance track outside of investment banking.

What accounting software should I learn for remote jobs?

QuickBooks Online dominates small/medium business accounting with 80% market share—certification is essential. Xero is the leading alternative, especially for international companies. NetSuite serves mid-market and enterprise companies. SAP and Oracle are required for Fortune 500 roles. Excel proficiency is universal. Most companies train on their specific software, but QuickBooks + Excel qualifies candidates for 75% of remote accounting positions.

Remote Finance and Accounting Jobs in Canada (484)

Reverse Mortgage Originator Development Program

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Mutual of Omaha Mortgage

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Work with retirees to strategically improve the sustainability of their retirement income through reverse mortgages. Utilize a revolutionary sales process to engage with both consumers and professionals.

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Buyer, Investment

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

🌎 Canada 💵 50000 - 55000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Negotiate with media vendors to secure cost-efficient delivery of broadcast objectives across TV, Radio, and OLV. Manage contracts, actualize media spending, and produce detailed client-facing reports and audits.

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Mortgage Broker (Quebec)

Perch Mortgage Brokerage · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Perch Mortgage Brokerage

🌎 Canada 💵 150K - 200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role focuses on building client relationships and closing mortgage deals while utilizing automated tools for workflow and underwriting. Responsibilities include managing a client pipeline and leveraging proprietary technology to match clients with the best lender options.

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Junior Media Buyer

GAINS · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

GAINS

🌎 Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsible for the daily setup, management, and optimization of paid Facebook and Instagram ad campaigns to generate cost-effective leads. Tasks include performance reporting, auditing campaigns, and collaborating with account managers to ensure client success.

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Senior Financial Analyst - Canada Remote

PerfectServe · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

PerfectServe

🌎 Canada 💵 110K - 135K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

Own and maintain the company's rolling forecast model and lead quarterly reforecast cycles. Develop SaaS KPI reporting and serve as a finance partner to functional areas to provide actionable operational insights.

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Mobile Mortgage Specialist

TD · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop and maintain a customer base for mortgage products by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Manage sales activities using a dedicated management system to achieve professional growth and business targets.

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Controller (Remote - Canada)

BrightIron · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

BrightIron

🌎 Canada 💵 115K - 140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

Provide financial leadership and reporting oversight for growth-stage technology clients. Responsibilities include managing month-end closes, budgeting, tax compliance, and acting as a trusted financial advisor to startup founders.

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Microsoft D365 F&O Senior Finance Consultant

Alithya · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Alithya

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Own the finance workstream across the full implementation lifecycle from project kick-off to hypercare. Act as a trusted advisor to design and deliver finance solutions that align with client operational needs.

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Personal Lines Underwriter - Atlantic Region

Promutuel Assurance · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Promutuel Assurance

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Handle the underwriting, acceptance, and issuance of automobile and home insurance policies according to pricing policies. Provide professional support to broker partners and maintain up-to-date knowledge of personal lines insurance.

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Mortgage Associate (Alberta)

Perch Mortgage Brokerage · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Perch Mortgage Brokerage

🌎 Canada 💵 150K - 200K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Focus on building client relationships and closing mortgage deals by leveraging automated workflow tools. Manage the mortgage process from pre-approvals to renewals while utilizing in-house support for administrative tasks.

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Mobile Mortgage Specialist - Central Region

TD · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop and maintain a customer base for mortgage products by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Manage the full sales cycle using a specialized sales management system to achieve business growth goals.

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Benefits Specialist (Work From Home)

Spade Recruiting · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Spade Recruiting

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Assist clients in understanding available benefit options through virtual presentations and phone communication. Manage the end-to-end process of scheduling appointments, completing applications, and maintaining accurate client records.

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Mortgage Agent -British Columbia

Ratehub · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Ratehub

🌎 Canada 💵 65000 - 105K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Convert inbound leads into closed mortgage applications while ensuring a smooth customer experience. Handle customer complaints and collaborate with the Documents Fulfillment Team to finalize transactions.

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Group Insurance - Disability Claims Specialist

Prudential Financial · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Prudential Financial

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $70300 - $116K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provides technical support and guidance to the claim team to ensure timely and accurate disability claim decisions. Collaborates across the organization to improve efficiency and maintain strong customer relationships.

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Manager, Credit Risk

Attain Finance · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Attain Finance

🌎 Canada 💵 120K - 150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Credit Risk Manager develops and executes credit risk strategies to optimize portfolio performance and reduce defaults across multiple loan products. This role involves conducting granular portfolio analysis and partnering with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven risk decisioning processes.

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Financial Accountant (Intermediate)

Advantage Group · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Advantage Group

🌎 Canada 💵 70000 - 85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance support for APAC entities. Key tasks include preparing month-end journals, managing intercompany transactions, and leveraging AI tools to automate finance workflows.

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Director, Financial Risk

KOHO · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

KOHO

🌎 Canada 💵 180K - 240K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the strategy and analytics for financial risk management, overseeing Credit, Market, and Liquidity risk to safeguard financial health. Manage a team of experts to develop analytical frameworks, handle IFRS 9 provisioning, and provide decision governance across the organization.

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Gestionnaire, Comptabilité des revenus et facturation - Finance

Workleap - fr · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Workleap - fr

🌎 Canada 💵 120K - 150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage the end-to-end revenue engine, including billing operations, revenue accounting, and the order-to-invoice cycle. Lead a team of three to ensure data integrity in NetSuite, reduce DSO, and optimize the revenue technology stack.

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Bilingual Customer Service Broker (Home & Auto)

OTIP Group of Companies (OTIP, Orbit, Curo) · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

OTIP Group of Companies (OTIP, Orbit, Curo)

🌎 Canada 💵 55011 - 75583 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provide expert guidance to members regarding automobile and property insurance policies while processing policy changes and rewrites. Assess risk and apply underwriting standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and binding requirements.

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Workday Payroll, Absence and Time Tracking Consultant - Global AMS (Application Managed Services)

Cognizant · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Cognizant

🌎 Canada 💵 124K - 159K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The consultant will manage functional and technical workstreams for Workday Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking within a global managed services model. Key duties include resolving incidents, maintaining system security and reporting, and driving continuous business process improvements for clients.

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VP, Finance & Accounting

Rewind · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Rewind

🌎 Canada 💵 185K - 210K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the full finance function including accounting, financial planning, and controller responsibilities for a scaling SaaS company. This hands-on role involves managing board reporting, payroll, month-end close, and partnering with executives on growth strategy.

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Sr. Manager, Finance

KoBold Metals · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

KoBold Metals

🌎 Australia, Botswana, Canada, Finland, Namibia, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the FP&A function by owning cash forecasting, developing analytical models, and creating actionable financial reporting to support global operations. Partner with technical teams to drive cost discipline and implement AI-enabled workflows and scalable financial systems.

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IT Internal Auditor

Twilio · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 Canada 💵 68160 - 85200 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

Lead the testing of key IT general controls and application controls to ensure alignment with SOX requirements. Perform data analytics to identify control exceptions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate remediation.

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FP&A Analyst

Nylas · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Nylas

🌎 Canada 💵 75000 - 100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance FP&A Analyst

The role involves managing ARR and revenue modeling, working capital forecasts, and customer cohort analytics for a high-growth SaaS company. The analyst will also perform variance analysis and provide rapid-turnaround ad hoc support for executive leadership.

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IT Internal Auditor

Twilio · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Twilio

🌎 Canada 💵 68160 - 85200 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

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International Tax Senior Manager

KoBold Metals · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

KoBold Metals

🌎 Australia, Botswana, Canada, Finland, Namibia, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia 💵 $160K - $200K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage international direct and indirect tax compliance across multiple global jurisdictions while driving tax strategy and planning. Develop tax-efficient corporate structures and leverage AI tools for financial forecasting and operational decision-making.

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UKG Pro (HR/Payroll) System Consultant

Align HCM · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Align HCM

🌎 Canada 💵 80000 - 100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Guide clients through the full implementation and integration of UKG Pro, with a primary focus on the payroll module. Manage the entire project lifecycle from requirements gathering and design to testing, rollout, and ongoing support.

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Dayforce HCM (HR/Payroll) System Consultant

Align HCM · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Align HCM

🌎 Canada 💵 80000 - 100K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead clients through the full Dayforce implementation lifecycle, from discovery and configuration to testing and go-live. Partner with stakeholders to optimize payroll processes, ensure compliance, and provide post-implementation support.

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Risk Analyst

Wave HQ · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Wave HQ

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Perform complex fraud investigations and assess chargeback risks for small business owners. Identify risk exposure and implement process improvements to minimize fraudulent activities and compliance violations.

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Sr. Accountant

Alimentiv · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Alimentiv

🌎 Canada 💵 78000 - 130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

Oversee financial activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and industry best practices. Responsibilities include financial reporting, account reconciliation, payroll, taxation, and implementing internal controls.

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