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 (489)

Claims Adjuster- Liability

Sedgwick · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sedgwick

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The adjuster is responsible for investigating, evaluating, and quantifying insurance claims to determine coverage and liability. Key duties include negotiating settlements, managing reserves, and maintaining accurate records within company and client systems.

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Marketing Manager Budget and Finance Specialist

TELUS · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

TELUS

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Marketing Manager

Manage the Advertising & Promotions budget and Master Budget file, including tracking, reallocations, and end-of-month accruals. Collaborate with Finance and agency partners to manage SOWs and provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.

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Senior Financial Systems Manager

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 140K - 180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Own the end-to-end Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platform, specifically Pigment, acting as the technical owner for architecture and integrations. Collaborate with Finance, IT, and the Data Office to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions and data models.

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Vendor Manager, Operations (Maternity Leave Coverage- 12 month contract)

Policy Reporter · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Policy Reporter

🌎 Canada 💵 65000 - 71000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Vendor Manager is responsible for managing vendor relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring contractual obligations are met. They drive compliance and performance through scorecarding and streamline onboarding and management processes.

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Consultant, Transaction Tax Compliance

Ryan Companies US, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Consultant performs the duties of the client’s sales tax department, including preparation of monthly state and local sales and use tax returns. They will interact with team members and clients daily, ensuring compliance and addressing any issues that arise.

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Consultant, Transaction Tax Compliance

Ryan · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ryan

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Consultant performs the duties of the client’s sales tax department, including preparation of monthly state and local sales and use tax returns. The Consultant will interact with team members and correspond with clients daily during compliance season.

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Broker Transaction, Analyst - CA - (TEMP) - (REMOTE)

eXp World Holdings, Inc. · Part Time · 2 Weeks Ago

eXp World Holdings, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 $26 - $27.5 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Broker Transaction Analyst manages and reviews real estate contracts, addendums, and agreements to ensure strict compliance with state laws and brokerage standards. They provide customer-centric support to agents and collaborate with Managing Brokers to mitigate risk and improve operational excellence.

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Senior Bookkeeper

Trans World Radio Canada · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Trans World Radio Canada

🌎 Canada 💵 60000 - 65000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Bookkeeper

Oversee full-cycle accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and fund accounting for a charitable organization. Ensure financial stewardship and compliance with Canadian charitable requirements while supporting missionary and ministry operations.

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Senior Financial Analyst - Canada

Circular Materials · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Circular Materials

🌎 Canada 💵 75000 - 95000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

The Senior Analyst is responsible for developing and managing financial and operational cost models to support program planning and fee-setting. They provide data-driven insights and regular performance reporting to senior management to ensure financial sustainability.

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Senior Financial Analyst

Solink · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Solink

🌎 Canada 💵 87149 - 130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for owning end-to-end financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance across revenue, inventory, and fixed assets. They will lead the month-end close process and serve as the primary point of contact for external audits.

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Financial Controller

inBeat Agency · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

inBeat Agency

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

Own the month-end close, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations across Canadian and US entities. Lead a finance operations team and manage tax compliance while supporting M&A integration activities.

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Manager, Counterparty Credit Risk

Wealthsimple Technologies · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Wealthsimple Technologies

🌎 Canada 💵 116K - 145K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves owning the end-to-end counterparty credit risk assessment and monitoring process to support securities lending activities. You will establish risk metrics, maintain concentration limits, and eventually build and lead a team of risk specialists.

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Reserving Actuarial Analyst

Coalition, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Coalition, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 98600 - 140K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves evaluating and monitoring loss reserves across multiple lines of business to ensure accurate financial results. It requires partnering with cross-functional teams to translate loss trends into actionable strategic insights.

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Finance & Project Operations Intern

Ameresco · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ameresco

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provide day-to-day financial and operational support for projects, including tracking costs and maintaining accurate financial records. Assist with financial analysis, reporting, and project closeout documentation to ensure accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

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International Finance Manager

Instacart · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Instacart

🌎 Canada, Netherlands 💵 153K - 161K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

Lead financial strategy and decision support for international expansion, including market sizing and P&L design. Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate market-entry pathways and manage planning and forecasting cycles.

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Medical Claims Billing Specialist (Canada)

Sailor Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Sailor Health

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Billing Specialist

The role focuses on submitting medical claims accurately and managing the full revenue cycle, including following up on denied or unpaid claims. It involves collaborating with internal teams and insurance payers to resolve billing errors and ensure timely reimbursement.

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Strategic Finance - GTM

Mercury · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Mercury

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $128K - $160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Build and own the data, tools, and systems that power Go-to-Market performance and decision-making. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate economic frameworks into scalable systems for growth, marketing, and product insights.

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Principal Underwriter, SMB Risk

Clearco · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Clearco

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Lead the diligence and underwriting process for SMB customers to make data-driven credit decisions and determine exposure amounts. Develop risk frameworks and conduct ongoing portfolio analysis to mitigate risk and improve underwriting accuracy.

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Senior Director, Tax

Cologix · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cologix

🌎 Canada 💵 $190K - $220K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the global tax strategy and ensure timely, accurate tax filings for US and Canadian federal, state, and provincial jurisdictions. Manage global income tax provisions, footnote disclosures, and optimize the company's tax position through planning and incentive pursuits.

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Coordinateur de la paie - Payroll Coordinator

ISS · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

ISS

🌎 Canada 💵 25.81 - 28.26 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Process Canadian and US payroll for hourly and salaried employees while ensuring compliance with established practices. Handle payroll inquiries via a ticketing system and manage banking exports, garnishments, and tax reporting.

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Corporate Accountant

dbrand · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

dbrand

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

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for processing financial transactions, reconciling bank and credit card statements, and ensuring all bills and payroll are paid accurately. They also support month-end closing, tax filings, and the preparation of working papers for audits.

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Strategic Finance - R&D/G&A

Mercury · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Mercury

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $128K - $160K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Act as the dedicated finance partner for R&D and G&A leadership to manage headcount and operating expense planning. Drive annual planning and forecasting cycles while providing financial framing for complex investment decisions.

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Payments & Risk Analyst

Partyhat · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Partyhat

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Oversee the movement of assets by verifying and processing user withdrawals through internal admin panels. Ensure transaction security, accuracy, and timely execution while coordinating with customer support to resolve failed withdrawals.

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Investment Associate

Partyhat · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Partyhat

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Proactively scout early-stage Web3 ventures and conduct rigorous technical and financial due diligence. Author data-backed investment memos and provide operational support to portfolio companies to accelerate growth.

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Sr Analyst , Corporate Accountant

Vale · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Vale

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

Execute complex month-end close activities and prepare consolidated financial reports in accordance with IFRS and GAAP. Develop accounting models and lead special projects to drive continuous process improvements and maintain financial controls.

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Payroll Manager

Forward Financing · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Forward Financing

🌎 Canada 💵 110K - 130K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Payroll Manager

Lead end-to-end payroll operations for employees in the United States and Canada, ensuring strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Partner with People and Finance teams to manage benefits, reconcile payroll data, and resolve employee inquiries.

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Senior Financial Systems Manager

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Own the end-to-end enterprise performance management platform, specifically Pigment, acting as the technical lead for architecture and integrations. Serve as the primary liaison between Finance, the Data Office, and IT to align financial planning infrastructure with business requirements.

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Senior Financial Systems Manager

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.

🌎 Canada 💵 140K - 180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves end-to-end ownership of the Pigment EPM platform, including architecture, data models, and integrations. You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and the Data Office to drive financial planning infrastructure and technical excellence.

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*Underwriter — 100% Remote (TOR, ON)

Recrute Action · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Recrute Action

🌎 Canada 💵 85000 - 95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Provide technical expertise in risk assessment for life and disability insurance applications while managing approval limits. Communicate with stakeholders and negotiate with reinsurers to facilitate client file acceptance.

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*Underwriter — 100% Remote (MTL, QC)

Recrute Action · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Recrute Action

🌎 Canada 💵 85000 - 95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Provide technical expertise in risk assessment for life and disability insurance applications while respecting approval limits. Communicate with stakeholders and negotiate with reinsurers to facilitate client file acceptance.

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