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)

Senior Claims Adjuster - Workers' Compensation

Columbia Insurance · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Columbia Insurance

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Claims Adjuster handles minor to complex workers’ compensation claims, involving independent investigation, coverage interpretation, and medical management across various state jurisdictions. This role requires managing claims with increased financial exposure, including litigated cases, ensuring prompt and fair resolution using modern claims technologies.

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Finance & Strategy Manager, Hopper/ HTS (100% Remote - USA)

Hopper · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Hopper

🌎 United States 💵 $170K - $210K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Strategy Manager

The role involves acting as a "Finance Engineer" for business leaders by translating operational drivers into automated reporting metrics to support strategic decisions across B2C, Media, and Sales verticals. Key duties include architecting long-range forecasting models using AI for scenario simulation and building code-based finance infrastructure leveraging LLMs for SQL and Big Query automation.

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Finance & Strategy Manager, Hopper/ HTS (100% Remote - USA)

Hopper · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Hopper

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

The role involves acting as a "Finance Engineer" for business leaders, translating operational drivers into automated reporting metrics to support strategic decisions across B2C, Media, and Sales verticals. Key duties include architecting long-range forecasting models using AI for scenario simulation and building code-based finance systems leveraging LLMs like Claude for SQL optimization and dashboard automation.

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Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster

Gallagher · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Gallagher

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves applying claims management experience to analyze claim exposure, plan actions, and resolve workers' compensation claims, while interacting extensively with various parties for effective communication and resolution. Responsibilities also include providing exceptional customer service to claimants and ensuring claims handling is consistent with policies and regulatory requirements.

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MFD Senior Underwriter- Non QM

Pennymac · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Pennymac

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

The Senior Underwriter is responsible for underwriting agency, jumbo, and FHA loans according to established company and investor guidelines, while clearly communicating decisions and stipulations to sales, processing staff, and clients. This role involves reviewing mortgage applications for accuracy, performing risk-based reviews based on ability to repay, inputting required information accurately, and performing necessary compliance reviews.

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Steamboat Springs, CO

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

The advisor will meet with existing and prospective clients to develop personalized retirement and financial plans for them and their families. Responsibilities also include utilizing company technology and marketing support to expand the business and collaborating with colleagues and management to learn best practices.

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Benefits Specialist (Remote Work)

American Income Life Insurance Company · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

American Income Life Insurance Company

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The specialist will provide benefit enrollment information, confirm eligibility for members, and manage incoming customer service calls and requests. They will also respond to client questions regarding coverage options and present personalized benefit solutions.

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Controller

Relay · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Relay

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $175K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

The Financial Controller will design and build Relay's in-house crypto accounting infrastructure and own the month-end close process. This role involves partnering with Data and Engineering to establish financial tables and ensure accurate financial reporting.

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Assistant Controller - Remote - Nationwide

Vituity · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Vituity

🌎 United States 💵 $142K - $184K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

The Assistant Controller will create and maintain internal controls, oversee accounting operations, and present financial information to the CFO and finance leaders. They will also conduct audits, prepare financial statements, and mentor staff.

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Payroll Specialist | Remote | Pacific or Mountain Time Zones 14 APPLICANTS

Chronicle Heritage · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Chronicle Heritage

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $27 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist will ensure accurate record keeping of timesheets and perform a variety of payroll tasks. This includes processing payroll information and ensuring compliance with tax and benefit deductions.

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Lead or Sr. Energy Economist - Resource Adequacy (Remote Eligible)

Southwest Power Pool · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Southwest Power Pool

🌎 United States 💵 $112K - $167K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Energy Economist will develop data requirements, perform validations, and conduct forecasting analysis to understand and predict load forecast risks driven by electrification and extreme weather. They will collaborate internally and with stakeholders to refine load forecasting principles and assess current process effectiveness for improvements in efficiency, reliability, and transparency.

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Senior Underwriter

Foresters Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Foresters Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $71500 - $104K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Senior Underwriter evaluates life insurance applications using established principles by assessing health, financial, and lifestyle risks to assign the correct underwriting rate class, while maintaining service levels and acceptable mortality results. Key duties involve reviewing new business and change requests, establishing relationships with producers, and making informed underwriting decisions based on comprehensive risk evaluation.

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Senior Pricing Manager

Ping Identity · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Ping Identity

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $200K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role will lead the end-to-end design and evolution of sophisticated pricing models and architect packaging to simplify complex portfolios into clear, value-driven offerings. Key duties include designing AI-augmented analytics for performance monitoring and serving as the strategic lead for pricing launches across Product, Marketing, Sales, and Finance.

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Actuary [Remote-US]

Quanata · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Quanata

🌎 United States 💵 $210K - $260K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Actuary

The Actuary will independently analyze ratemaking and customer data to provide high-level rating recommendations and lead the preparation and review of complex regulatory filings. Responsibilities also include building and validating GLM models, automating workflows using Python or cloud technologies, and developing actuarial tools.

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CDLI Director of Asset Management

Huntington National Bank · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Huntington National Bank

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Director will manage a team of asset managers overseeing direct and fund investments and loans, handling coordination, reporting, funding, maintenance, and site visits. This role also involves hiring, ensuring employee development, maintaining regulatory knowledge, and leading risk mitigation planning.

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External Mortgage Loan Officer

Canvas Credit Union · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Canvas Credit Union

🌎 United States 💵 $27144 - $150K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Consult with mortgage applicants to determine financial needs and offer solutions based on documentation review, ensuring compliance with lending and secondary marketing guidelines. Oversee the loan process from origination to close, maintaining weekly communication with members and business partners, while also establishing relationships with referral sources.

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Accounts Payable Manager (Remote) 18 APPLICANTS

Connoisseur Media · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Connoisseur Media

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Accounts Payable Manager will oversee daily department operations, ensuring accurate and timely payments to suppliers, lenders, and employees, while also managing client payment processing. This role involves hiring, training, and mentoring staff, and acting as a liaison between AP, corporate accounting, and external vendors.

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Accounts Receivable Coordinator (Remote)

Connoisseur Media · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Connoisseur Media

🌎 United States 💵 $45000 - $50000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsibilities include invoicing, client account reconciliations, applying payments, processing billing adjustments and refunds, and handling credit cards using Marketron/Wide Orbit software. The role also involves preparing aging reports, making collection calls, assisting with month-end processes, and supporting the AR Helpdesk.

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Senior Financial Analyst

Global Partners LP · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Global Partners LP

🌎 United States 💵 $85800 - $128K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will support the FP&A team by providing reports and analysis for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis against budget/forecast. This role also involves assisting with budget preparation, developing report automation, and aiding in Oracle Cloud reporting implementation.

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Santa Fe/Albuquerque, NM

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Dallas, TX

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

The advisor will meet with existing and prospective clients to plan their financial future, utilizing company technology and marketing support to expand their business. They will also collaborate with co-workers and the District Vice President to learn new skills and best practices.

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Senior Manager, Pricing Strategy & Commercial Finance

CuraLinc Healthcare · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

CuraLinc Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This senior individual contributor role owns end-to-end pricing and deal economics, developing and governing pricing frameworks, evaluating complex employer profiles, and providing underwriting recommendations for new business and renewals. The manager also owns deal-level financial evaluation, supports long-range planning, advises leadership on deal structure, and analyzes pipeline health to improve forecast accuracy.

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Accounts Receivable Resource- Outpatient

Ensign Services · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Ensign Services

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $100K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The primary purpose of this position is to train and assist business office managers and staff on accurate and efficient billing practices according to company and industry standards. This role will also monitor timely collections of accounts receivable across multiple operations and ensure exact recording of revenue transactions.

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Staff Accountant

TradeStation · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

TradeStation

🌎 United States 💵 $81000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

The role involves maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting with the monthly close, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting for TradeStation’s Broker-Dealer and FCM operations. Responsibilities also include preparing daily cash reconciliations, assisting with regulatory filings, and providing information to internal and external auditors.

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Sr. Underwriter

Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $40.86 - $50.48 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

This position is responsible for analyzing and evaluating consumer home loan applications and supporting documentation to assess borrower creditworthiness across various mortgage types, including Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, and USDA first mortgages. The role involves making approval or denial recommendations and providing documented support for all lending decisions.

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Las Vegas, NV

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Austin, TX

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

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Wealth Financial Advisor - Kansas City, MO

Corebridge Financial · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Corebridge Financial

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

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Claims Specialist

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $51807 - $83551 per year ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Claims Specialist manages lower-level, non-complex workers’ compensation claims within delegated authority to achieve the best possible outcome under direct supervision. Responsibilities include receiving claims, confirming coverage, determining validity, establishing reserves, authorizing payments, and communicating claim status to relevant parties.

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Medical Only Claims Specialist

CorVel Corporation · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

CorVel Corporation

🌎 United States 💵 $16.36 - $26.31 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Medical Only Claims Specialist manages non-complex, non-problematic medical only claims and minor lost-time workers’ compensation claims under close supervision. Responsibilities include receiving claims, confirming coverage, determining compensability, establishing reserves, authorizing payments, and communicating claim status to relevant parties.

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