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 (7,668)

Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (Counterpart Health)

Clover Health · · 18 Weeks Ago

Clover Health

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

This role involves owning the Counterpart Health P&L and multi-year financial model, acting as a key architect for go-to-market strategy by modeling pricing and unit economics for external partnerships. The Head of FP&A will also lead performance management, strategic forecasting, and foster cross-functional accountability across Clinical, Product, Engineering, and Growth teams.

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Tax Manager

Mercer Advisors · · 18 Weeks Ago

Mercer Advisors

🌎 United States 💵 $116K - $137K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

The Tax Manager I will primarily lead client relationships, preparing, reviewing, and delivering income tax returns, projections, and analysis for high-net-worth clients. Essential functions include preparing and signing tax returns for individuals, trusts, and businesses, creating quarterly estimates, and communicating clearly with clients on all tax delivery matters.

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Construction Accounting Manager- Remote for DFW area Applicants ONLY

Griffin Search Partners · · 18 Weeks Ago

Griffin Search Partners

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

The Accounting Manager will own day-to-day accounting operations, focusing heavily on managing job and project costing, overseeing the monthly close, and preparing financial statements and management reports. This role also involves managing payroll and ensuring compliance with GAAP while improving accounting processes.

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Senior Bookkeeper

Maventri · · 18 Weeks Ago

Maventri

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $30 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Bookkeeper

This role involves supporting multiple clients with day-to-day accounting execution, including transaction management, general ledger maintenance, and performing bank/credit card reconciliations using QuickBooks Online or Xero. Key duties also include preparing and posting adjusting journal entries, managing accruals, and supporting month-end and year-end close preparation.

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Cost Manager - Data Centers

Avicado · · 18 Weeks Ago

Avicado

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role delivers end-to-end cost control services, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while supporting Project Managers by owning all cost-related processes for Prime and Subcontractor scopes. Key duties involve analyzing tool usage like Procore for efficiency improvements and facilitating cost-related coordination across Preconstruction, Construction, and Operations teams.

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Sr. Underwriter - Surety

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. · · 19 Weeks Ago

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.

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

The Senior Underwriter assesses and manages risk for surety bond applications by evaluating applicant financials and setting appropriate terms to ensure company profitability. This role also involves maintaining key relationships with agents and brokers and coordinating platform implementation with the Automation Team.

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Loan Officer - Remote

Crebrid+WCL · · 19 Weeks Ago

Crebrid+WCL

🌎 United States 💵 $50000 - $70000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Loan Officer is responsible for originating and structuring short-term real estate loans, guiding borrowers from intake through closing, and proactively generating and converting leads into funded deals to meet monthly production goals. This role also involves serving as a trusted advisor to real estate investors and expanding market presence through strategic business development.

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Sr. Loan Officer - Remote

Crebrid+WCL · · 19 Weeks Ago

Crebrid+WCL

🌎 United States 💵 $70000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Loan Officer is responsible for originating and structuring short-term real estate loans, guiding borrowers from intake through closing, and proactively generating and converting leads to meet personal production goals. This role also involves serving as a trusted advisor to real estate investors and expanding market presence through strategic business development.

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Construction Accounting Manager

Griffin Search Partners · · 19 Weeks Ago

Griffin Search Partners

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

The manager will own day-to-day accounting operations, focusing heavily on managing job and project costing to ensure accurate tracking of labor, materials, and margins. This role also involves overseeing the monthly close, financial statements, management reporting, and handling payroll.

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Loan Officer, RTL

Anchor Loans · · 19 Weeks Ago

Anchor Loans

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Loan Officers are responsible for meeting specific loan production goals by establishing ongoing business relationships with real estate investors across the U.S., involving a mix of inbound/outbound sales and travel. Duties include identifying new lending opportunities, driving sales through relationship cultivation, and supporting customers throughout the entire loan cycle from lead generation to closing.

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Senior Advisor, Wealth Management - The Baldwin Group Financial Services

The Baldwin Group · · 19 Weeks Ago

The Baldwin Group

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Advisor will be responsible for building and deepening client relationships while managing portfolios using the firm's integrated advice platform. Key duties include utilizing an existing book of business, growing the client base through outreach, and delivering comprehensive financial plans covering retirement, tax, and estate considerations.

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Principal Consultant, Workday Financial Reporting

The Groove · · 19 Weeks Ago

The Groove

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This client-facing implementation leader is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing reporting solutions within Workday Financials, focusing on translating business requirements into scalable reporting frameworks. Key duties include leading discovery sessions, advising clients on governance, and building various report types like Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports.

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Associate Director, Financial Crimes Advisory - Remote, US

AML RightSource · · 19 Weeks Ago

AML RightSource

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Associate Director will primarily lead client engagements focused on financial crimes (AML, Sanctions, Fraud) across various advisory services, while also partnering with leadership to execute strategic initiatives for practice growth. Key duties involve project delivery, coaching junior staff, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to sales and marketing efforts like proposal development.

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Sr. Corporate Loan Processor

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC · · 19 Weeks Ago

CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $24 - $29 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Corporate Loan Processor obtains and verifies necessary documentation for loan underwriting and communicates with customers or Loan Officers to secure final loan approval documentation. This role involves managing a pipeline of active loans, ensuring timely funding, and adhering to department SLAs and estimated close dates.

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Manager, Payroll & Accounts Payable

Cars Commerce · · 19 Weeks Ago

Cars Commerce

🌎 United States 💵 $104K - $130K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role is responsible for the execution of internal controls integral to SOX compliance, identifying process improvements for payroll and procure-to-pay cycles, and supervising team members through task assignment and coaching. Key duties include managing the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, overseeing payroll operations including tax balancing, and leading related system implementation projects.

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Head of DeFi

Monad Foundation · · 19 Weeks Ago

Monad Foundation

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Head of DeFi will own the DeFi growth strategy for the Monad network, prioritizing bets across lending, DEXs, stablecoins, RWAs, and yield infrastructure, measured by key metrics like TVL and fees generated. This role involves executing end-to-end asset onboarding, advising builders on protocol design, activating networks for liquidity, and bridging DeFi concepts to TradFi executives.

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Billing Software Manager

Zillow · · 19 Weeks Ago

Zillow

🌎 United States 💵 $164K - $277K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves leading the Zuora team to define technical strategy, build a high-performing team, and drive staffing decisions while overseeing technical execution. The manager will collaborate with product and business partners on financial initiatives, serving as the technical escalation point to ensure solution quality, scalability, and reliability.

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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend · · 19 Weeks Ago

Turner & Townsend

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Cost Manager will serve as the key day-to-day client interface, leading cost management delivery for assigned data center phases, ensuring client objectives are met through best-in-class service. Responsibilities include driving cost planning, change management, procurement support, and maintaining robust cost validation and reporting processes.

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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend · · 19 Weeks Ago

Turner & Townsend

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Cost Manager will serve as the key client interface, leading cost management delivery for multi-phase data center development, driving cost planning, change management, and procurement support. Responsibilities include preparing estimates, reviewing pricing, leading negotiations, managing change orders end-to-end, and producing timely cost reports and forecasts.

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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend · · 19 Weeks Ago

Turner & Townsend

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Cost Manager will serve as the key day-to-day client interface, leading cost management delivery for assigned data center phases, ensuring client objectives are met through best-in-class service. Responsibilities include developing estimates, supporting procurement, leading negotiations, managing change orders end-to-end, and maintaining robust cost control processes.

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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction

Turner & Townsend · · 19 Weeks Ago

Turner & Townsend

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Cost Manager will serve as the key, day-to-day client interface, leading cost management delivery for assigned data center phases, ensuring client objectives are met through best-in-class service. Responsibilities include developing estimates, supporting procurement, leading negotiations, managing change orders end-to-end, and producing timely cost reports and forecasts.

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Faculty Physician Compensation Analyst, School of Medicine

Emory University · · 19 Weeks Ago

Emory University

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Compensation Analyst

The Faculty and Physician Compensation Analyst will manipulate data, calculate physician performance against objectives, and determine corresponding compensation under the direction of the Manager, Physician Compensation. This role involves developing databases, dashboards, and custom reports while liaising with HR staff and supporting broader compensation department activities.

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Member Financial Representative

Connexus Credit Union · · 19 Weeks Ago

Connexus Credit Union

🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves engaging members in financial reviews to recommend personalized products, opening new loans and deposit accounts, and building ongoing relationships through various channels. Responsibilities also include developing business by promoting services, educating team members, and handling member transactions and service issues promptly.

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Accounting Associate

Signal Advisors · · 19 Weeks Ago

Signal Advisors

🌎 United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Accounting Associate will prepare and review financial information, playing a key role in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and spend management. Responsibilities also include performing account reconciliations and ad-hoc analysis.

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Senior Workers Compensation Claims Adjuster

Gallagher · · 19 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 involved 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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Controller

Burkland Associates · · 19 Weeks Ago

Burkland Associates

🌎 United States 💵 $90000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

This hands-on role involves implementing processes and systems for venture-backed startup clients, which includes mapping needs, selecting systems, setup, and implementation. Responsibilities also cover overseeing monthly and yearly financial closes and managing accountants and processes for clients.

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Auto Finance Commercial Relationship Manager

Huntington National Bank · · 19 Weeks Ago

Huntington National Bank

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The selected candidate will develop new automotive dealership client relationships through outside calling sales activities, focusing on uncovering and negotiating new commercial loan business and banking product opportunities. This role involves servicing the existing portfolio through monitoring and financial review while continuously prospecting new customers and managing complex credit exposures.

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VP Finance

Noma Security · · 19 Weeks Ago

Noma Security

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The VP Finance will be responsible for building and leading the entire finance function from scratch, establishing all core operations including FP&A, accounting, reporting, and compliance. This role also involves driving financial strategy, owning budgeting and forecasting, and acting as a strategic business partner to the CEO and leadership team.

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Home Loan Rancho Cucamonga - Home Loan Advisor - External

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team · · 19 Weeks Ago

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Home Loan Advisor will proactively solicit new residential mortgage loans to meet production goals by developing and maintaining a strong network of referral sources, including professionals and builders. They will originate loans from self-sourced business, discuss product options, assist borrowers, analyze financial data, and manage the loan pipeline from origination through closing.

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High School Personal Finance Curriculum Writer Consultant

Zeta Charter Schools · · 19 Weeks Ago

Zeta Charter Schools

🌎 United States 💵 $15000 - $25000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The consultant will design full-course curricula for high school STEM subjects, including scope and sequence, unit plans, and daily lesson plans, while developing high-quality instructional materials like lessons, problem sets, and assessments.

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