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 (485)

Underwriter - Commercial Lines (BC)

CAA Club Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

CAA Club Group

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The role involves underwriting and pricing new business applications, endorsements, and renewals for small commercial packages. It also requires managing broker relationships and ensuring policies are issued according to service standards.

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Mortgage Specialist - Hamilton & Brantford

Scotiabank · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Scotiabank

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves building relationships with clients and referral partners to generate mortgage opportunities and provide tailored financial advice. The specialist will collaborate with internal underwriters to facilitate timely mortgage approvals and closings.

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Bilingual Financial Planner

Opal Corporate Connections · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Opal Corporate Connections

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop comprehensive financial plans and investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance. Manage and grow an established book of business while mentoring junior advisors and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Experienced Offsite Mortgage Agent/Broker

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage the end-to-end mortgage process for clients, from initial application and document collection to lender submission and closing. Act as an intermediary between borrowers and lenders while maintaining a personal pipeline to meet financial goals.

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Internal Mortgage Agent/Underwriter (Quebec)

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Provide expert mortgage advice and solutions to clients while proactively developing new business and relationships. Support a network of VIP referral partners in a fast-paced environment to achieve strong sales results.

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Internal Mortgage Agent/Underwriter

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

8Twelve Mortgage Corporation

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Provide expert mortgage advice and solutions to clients while achieving strong sales results. Proactively develop new business and maintain client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

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Controller

Everest Clinical Research · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Everest Clinical Research

🌎 Canada 💵 165K - 180K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

The Controller will manage the monthly and year-end financial close process while overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger teams. They are also responsible for monitoring global cash flow, ensuring tax compliance, and enhancing internal financial policies and ERP systems.

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Senior Technical Recruiter - Fintech

Lazer · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Lazer

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Technical Recruiter

You will own the full hiring funnel for engineering roles within the Fintech practice, partnering with leadership to execute a prioritized hiring plan. Additionally, you will leverage AI tools to optimize sourcing, manage interview loops, and close top-tier technical talent.

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Personal Lines Underwriter

Able Insurance Brokers Ltd. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Able Insurance Brokers Ltd.

🌎 Canada 💵 45000 - 50000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Evaluate and underwrite personal lines insurance policies including home, auto, and renters insurance while ensuring compliance with company standards. Communicate underwriting decisions to agents and clients while maintaining accurate policy documentation and risk management standards.

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Associate Auditor (ISO Auditor)

BSI · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

BSI

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The Associate Auditor is responsible for delivering audit services to clients, including planning, conducting assessments, and reporting results. They must manage a portfolio of clients, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and mentor junior colleagues.

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Mortgage Underwriter - Part-Time Remote

The HR Pro · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

The HR Pro

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The mortgage underwriter will manage the full lifecycle of mortgage files from application review through to funding. They are responsible for analyzing deal viability, structuring files, and coordinating with lenders to ensure efficient execution.

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Bilingual Senior Underwriter

Staffinity Inc · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Staffinity Inc

🌎 Canada 💵 95000 - 105K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Senior Underwriter acts as a high-level intermediary between advisors and insurance carriers to manage complex new business cases. They provide expert consultation, analyze medical and financial requirements, and negotiate outcomes for high-net-worth clients.

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Commercial Insurance Broker - Elite Accounts (Remote First)

Zensurance · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Zensurance

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage a dedicated portfolio of complex commercial accounts by providing year-round stewardship and strategic risk mitigation. Ensure client retention through proactive relationship management, policy audits, and the delivery of tailored insurance solutions.

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Director, Finance

BiblioCommons · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

BiblioCommons

🌎 Canada 💵 115K - 130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Director of Finance will lead financial planning, reporting, and performance management while providing strategic guidance to support company growth. Additionally, the role involves overseeing legal, contracts, and general administrative functions within a remote-first environment.

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Expert Group Underwriter

Medavie · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Medavie

🌎 Canada 💵 99177 - 121K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Expert Group Underwriter will establish renewal and quote pricing for large, complex corporate groups while analyzing trends to support financial objectives. They will also mentor underwriting staff, conduct peer reviews, and lead process-improvement initiatives.

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Application Consultant Manager, Financial Systems

Harbor · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Harbor

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Application Consultant Manager will lead requirements gathering, system selection, and implementation for legal financial technology projects. They are also responsible for providing line management and mentorship to junior consultants while ensuring billable utilization targets are met.

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Auto Claims Adjuster

Sedgwick · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Canada 💵 50000 - 70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Auto Claims Adjuster is responsible for investigating insurance claims, determining coverage validity, and negotiating settlements with all involved parties. They must also maintain accurate records, coordinate with field adjusters, and manage billing for assigned files.

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Finance Business Partner

Iron Mountain · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Iron Mountain

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $93400 - $124K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Finance Business Partner will coordinate performance reviews, forecasting, and budgeting while managing contract profitability for key logistics hubs. They will serve as a financial advisor to operational leaders, translating complex data into actionable insights to drive performance.

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Underwriter, Senior

Equitable · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Equitable

🌎 Canada 💵 66000 - 99000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for performing risk assessments for life and critical illness insurance products while ensuring service standards are met. They will also contribute to process improvements and provide mentorship to other underwriting team members.

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Staff Accountant

Thanx · Full Time · 17 Weeks Ago

Thanx

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, while supporting month-end close and reporting. The role also involves partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in financial and operational systems.

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D365 Finance & Supply Chain Consultant

Rand Group Solutions, LLC · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Rand Group Solutions, LLC

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves leading and managing end-to-end D365 implementations, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, and participating in configuration, testing, and deployment. Duties also include leading discovery sessions, performing project management tasks, and ensuring quality assurance measures are met.

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Auto Claims Adjuster (Contract)

Crawford & Company · Full Time · 18 Weeks Ago

Crawford & Company

🌎 Canada 💵 50000 - 70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The successful candidate will investigate, evaluate, negotiate, and settle auto claims primarily through telephone and correspondence. This involves ensuring excellent customer service and maintaining accurate recording, reporting, and presentation of all claim files.

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HCM Employee Central Payroll

syntax · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

syntax

🌎 Canada ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The consultant will lead and implement EC Payroll solutions, leveraging comprehensive HR and Payroll process knowledge to guide clients through full life cycle implementations while ensuring best practices are followed. Key duties include serving as a hands-on application expert, leading design workshops, conducting impact assessments, and supporting pre-sales initiatives.

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Benefits Specialist - No Experience Required (Remote)

American Income Life Insurance Company · Full Time · 19 Weeks Ago

American Income Life Insurance Company

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The specialist will be responsible for providing clients with enrollment information, determining qualification eligibility, and managing inbound customer inquiries with timely support. This role also involves coordinating incoming calls and assisting individuals with coverage requests while prioritizing their needs.

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Project Accountant - Billing

Cencora · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Cencora

🌎 Canada 💵 48000 - 74030 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The Project Accountant will be responsible for interpreting contract terms to build commercial terms into the accounting system for accurate billing and revenue recognition, ensuring timely and accurate client invoice preparation and maintenance of detailed billing files against approved budgets. This role involves collaborating with Program Management and clients on approvals, change orders, and managing aged outstanding invoices while supporting finance-wide process improvement initiatives.

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Consulting Actuary - Retirement

Gallagher · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 Canada, France ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Actuary

The Consulting Actuary will lead within Gallagher, focusing on managing the Individual Pension Plans (IPP) block of business and relationships with Distributor Partners, while also contributing to market recognition and revenue growth for the Wealth practice. Responsibilities include reviewing and signing valuation reports, supervising IPP administration, participating in client/partner meetings, and developing strategic advice.

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Investment Specialist, BMO InvestorLine Remote

BMO · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

BMO

🌎 Canada 💵 36600 - 67500 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The specialist will understand customer needs to provide wealth and investment sales and service, advising on strategies and products that meet customer objectives while achieving sales targets. This role also involves identifying referrals, managing transactional outcomes, and maintaining current knowledge of investment markets and regulatory requirements.

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Mortgage Underwriter

Neo Financial · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Neo Financial

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 80000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Mortgage Underwriters will be responsible for reviewing documentation and underwriting mortgage deals from across the country, working closely with the Sales team and brokers to find effective customer solutions. Key tasks include underwriting complex loans, executing clear communication regarding the mortgage process, and liaising with partners on file status updates.

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Director of Finance, Constellation Real Estate Group

Perseus Group, Constellation Software · Full Time · 21 Weeks Ago

Perseus Group, Constellation Software

🌎 Canada 💵 135K - 165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role is responsible for managing the production of management accounts, accounting compliance, financial reporting, and financial analysis across the entire Real Estate portfolio. Key duties include managing the overall business P&L, full-cycle accounting processes, and leading and developing an offshore team.

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Investment Specialist, BMO InvestorLine Trilingual (Mandarin&Cantonse) Remote

BMO · · 22 Weeks Ago

BMO

🌎 Canada 💵 36600 - 67500 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves understanding customer wealth and investment needs, advising on appropriate strategies and products, and executing sales and service activities in compliance with procedures. The specialist must also proactively identify opportunities, make referrals, and maintain current knowledge of market trends and regulatory requirements.

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