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 United States (6,696)

Global Markets Accounting Lead

Anchorage Digital · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Anchorage Digital

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role is responsible for overseeing all brokerage-related accounting and reporting functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading the design and implementation of policies, processes, and controls for the expanding prime services business. The Lead will also work cross-functionally to prepare for swap-dealer registration and navigate the complexities of trading digital assets, derivatives, and engaging in digital asset borrowing and lending.

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Entry Level Broker With A Path To Agency Ownership

Housebuildr Inc · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Housebuildr Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $1750 - $2500 per week ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves protecting families with Life & Final Expense, securing retirements with IULs/Annuities, and navigating Health/Medicare solutions using an AI-powered CRM for closing sales with interested prospects. Individuals will also progress toward agency ownership, which includes building a book of business and potentially leading a team through recruiting.

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Senior Finance Manager - Benefits FP&A - Virtual

Alight · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Alight

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $128K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

This role drives the transformation of Benefits FP&A through automation, advanced analytics, and scalable processes, acting as a strategic partner to business and finance leaders. Key duties include owning financial reporting, forecasting, leading analysis across actuals/budget/forecast, and managing a team of analysts.

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Claims Adjuster-Crop

QBE Insurance Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

QBE Insurance Group

🌎 United States 💵 $56000 - $84000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The primary purpose of this role is to investigate and process crop insurance claims, which involves conducting field inspections and ensuring compliance with all relevant insurance policies and regulations. Responsibilities also include building customer relationships, accurately documenting loss information, and supporting business objectives through quality control and risk assessments.

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Senior Finance Manager - Benefits FP&A - Virtual

Alight Solutions · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Alight Solutions

🌎 United States 💵 $115K - $128K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

This role serves as a strategic finance partner to business and finance leadership, responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and insight generation for the Benefits business. Key duties include leading analysis across actuals, budget, and forecast, championing automation, and leading/mentoring a team of analysts.

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Technical Manager/Sr. Manager, Private Equity

Cuesta Partners · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Cuesta Partners

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $188K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Technical Manager/Senior Manager will lead end-to-end technology due diligence engagements for private equity transactions, evaluating various technical domains like IT systems, cloud, and cybersecurity. They will also advise deal teams on risk mitigation and value creation opportunities while mentoring consultants and supporting practice growth.

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Underwriter 11 APPLICANTS

Amynta Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Amynta Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The job posting does not detail the core responsibilities for the Underwriter role, focusing instead on company policies and background information.

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Moder · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Moder

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Conventional Underwriter performs a comprehensive review and analysis of mortgage loan files, primarily focusing on conventional loan products, to make informed lending decisions. Essential duties include managing the end-to-end underwriting process, accurately calculating various income types, and evaluating credit, capacity, collateral, and capital.

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Senior Pricing Analyst

Voyager Technologies, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Voyager Technologies, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Proposal Pricing Analyst will lead strategic and competitive pricing activities, developing, reviewing, and analyzing cost/price proposals across all lines of business in compliance with regulations. This role involves coordinating with functional departments to gather cost elements, developing cost models, supporting proposal reviews, and ensuring timely submission of compliant proposals.

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Tax Manager - Exempt Organizations

Cherry Bekaert · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Cherry Bekaert

🌎 United Kingdom, United States 💵 $100K - $162K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

The role involves providing clients with tax compliance and consulting services focused on maintaining their tax-exempt status, including preparing or reviewing tax returns for exempt organizations and their taxable affiliates (Forms 990/1120). Additionally, the manager will lead and develop Tax Staff and Seniors while demonstrating superior client service skills.

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Pricing and Systems Actuary

Counterpart · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Counterpart

🌎 United States 💵 $165K - $190K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Actuary

The role involves being a prolific individual contributor balancing data science and traditional actuarial work, bridging the gap between Data & Insurance teams using pricing, risk modeling, and machine learning techniques. Responsibilities include building and maintaining efficient rating systems and risk/simulation models, researching data leverage, and performing complex analyses of business performance.

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Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A

1Password · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

1Password

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $130K - $189K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

The manager will produce monthly reports, assist with annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting by partnering with internal stakeholders, and prepare discussion materials for investors and the executive team. Responsibilities also include defining KPIs for R&D efficiency and partnering with R&D business units on strategic decision-making and long-range planning.

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Manager, Technical Accounting & Reporting

LifeStance Health · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

LifeStance Health

🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting will draft technical accounting memos, assist in drafting periodic SEC filings like Form 10-K and 10-Qs, and collaborate across finance departments to provide US GAAP guidance. Key duties include leading the preparation of external financial reports and authoring technical accounting memos on complex matters.

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International Tax Manager

MongoDB · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

MongoDB

🌎 United States 💵 $92000 - $182K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

This role involves overseeing the company’s U.S. international tax planning, compliance, and reporting, ensuring alignment with business objectives while navigating complex tax laws. Key duties include managing compliance filings, providing technical expertise on international tax strategies, and supporting quarterly/annual tax provision preparation.

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Nonprofit Accountant (Part-Time/Contract/Remote/U.S.-Based)

Nonprofit Fiscal Management · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Nonprofit Fiscal Management

🌎 United States 💵 $40 - $55 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The accountant will manage the day-to-day financial operations for one or more nonprofit clients, including handling monthly close processes, preparing financial statements, and tracking restricted funding and grant allocations. Responsibilities also involve reviewing transactional data, assisting with audit preparation and budgeting, and maintaining regular communication with clients via video calls and email.

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Operations Assistant - Tax Department

LSL, LLP · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

LSL, LLP

🌎 United States 💵 $19 - $30 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Operations Assistant will play a key behind-the-scenes role in ensuring tax returns are finalized, assembled, and delivered accurately and efficiently for the Tax team. Key duties include tax return assembly, document scanning, file maintenance, drafting financial statements, and tracking client materials.

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Tax Manager – Corporate Taxation and Mergers and Acquisitions

Cherry Bekaert · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Cherry Bekaert

🌎 United Kingdom, United States 💵 $133K - $206K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

The role involves providing federal tax expertise related to compliance and planning by working directly with National Tax Office members, firm professionals, and clients on technical tax issues. Responsibilities include researching, writing technical memoranda, developing thought leadership, analyzing new laws, and delivering internal staff training.

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Accounting Manager - (REMOTE -BASED POSITION - USA)

FEVO · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

FEVO

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end integrity of the general ledger, orchestrating complex month-end closing cycles, and maintaining a rigorous internal control environment. Key duties include leading the annual external audit, managing equity and debt accounting, supervising Accounts Payable, and driving process automation initiatives.

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Senior Claims Adjuster Workers Compensation - GA, SC, NC

Gallagher · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Claims Adjuster will apply claims management experience to analyze claim exposure, plan the proper course of action, and resolve claims while extensively interacting with various parties for effective communication. They must handle claims consistent with policies and procedures, adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements, and ensure timely documentation of claim activity.

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Principal Contracts Consultant, Procurement

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $103K - $129K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Principal Contracts Consultant will act as the subject matter expert, leading the development and application of contract templates for supplier/subcontractor agreements and advising on terms and conditions for supply chain operations. Key duties include leading negotiations on complex T&Cs, supporting complementary agreements like NDAs, and ensuring flowdown of customer contract requirements to suppliers.

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Senior Commercial Claims Adjuster - Construction

Gallagher · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves applying claims management experience to analyze exposure, plan actions, and resolve complex Commercial General Liability - Construction claims with moderate supervision. This includes extensive interaction with claim parties to ensure effective communication and delivering exceptional customer service to claimants on behalf of clients.

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AVP of Finance

Tidal Financial Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Tidal Financial Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves managing and streamlining daily financial operations, including owning end-to-end AR/AP processes, overseeing the monthly/quarterly close, and preparing accurate financial statements with actionable insights for leadership. Key duties also include monitoring corporate spending, leading fund expense management, and continuously driving process improvement through the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude.

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Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Clover Care Services)

Clover Health · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Clover Health

🌎 United States 💵 $200K - $280K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves owning the Clover Care Services (CCS) Profit & Loss statement and multi-year financial models, driving budget creation, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial decision-making is data-grounded. The Head of FP&A will also develop sophisticated forward-looking operational models that integrate clinical delivery, staffing productivity, and contribution margins, while architecting scalable operational processes.

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VP, Direct Originations | Equipment Finance

Altius Search Group · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Altius Search Group

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Vice President will be responsible for daily prospecting for new clients and maintaining a calling program to develop equipment financing sales across a national territory. Key duties include targeting CFOs of large companies, structuring transactions between $1MM and $50MM, and managing opportunities within Salesforce.

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Senior Business Systems Analyst, Finance 16 APPLICANTS

Ōura · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Ōura

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Business Systems Analyst

The primary responsibility is serving as the main point of contact and subject matter expert for the Accounting and Finance teams regarding the NetSuite platform, which includes creating customizations, reports, and managing basic administration tasks. This role also involves partnering with other departments to support, drive, and coordinate complex projects involving NetSuite integration and enhancement on behalf of Finance and Accounting.

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FP&A Analyst

Payabli · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Payabli

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for building and maintaining company-wide financial statements, including forecasts and budgets, while analyzing revenue and margin drivers across products and partners. Key duties also involve analyzing payments economics, supporting investor reporting, preparing management reports, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver insights on growth and profitability.

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Finance Specialist

Movement Innovation Collaborative · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Movement Innovation Collaborative

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Finance Specialist supports daily financial operations by managing the flow of financial transactions and documentation, ensuring expenses, invoices, and payments are processed accurately and efficiently. Key duties include processing expense reports, managing vendor payments via Bill.com, maintaining organized financial records, and supporting audit preparation.

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Emergency Case Management Personal Financial Educator

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Zeiders Enterprises, Inc.

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves providing one-on-one consultation, education, training, and crisis intervention services to service members and their families, often in emergency situations or during critical life transitions. Essential duties include assessing client needs, developing individualized action plans, coordinating community resources, and delivering financial education programs both virtually and in-person globally.

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Senior Analyst, Pharmacy Finance

Clearway Health · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Clearway Health

🌎 United States 💵 $92000 - $115K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Analyst will serve as a finance business partner for Client Services, focusing on building and refining financial processes at client sites, especially for new clients. This includes developing client-specific P&Ls, analyzing pharmacy financials, supporting forecasting/budgeting, and providing actionable analytics to stakeholders.

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Internal Auditor

Workstreet · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Workstreet

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for reviewing and validating control evidence within the GRC platform (Vanta) to ensure ongoing compliance with standards like ISO 27001, ISO 42001, HIPAA, and GDPR. This includes coordinating internal audits, assessing control gaps, and communicating audit insights and remediation recommendations to internal teams.

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