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.

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Tailored Brands · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $70200 - $146K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant II supports the external reporting process by preparing SEC filings, tie-outs, and quarterly earnings releases. Additionally, the role manages journal entries, account reconciliations, and technical accounting analysis for internal management reporting.

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Financial Controller- Califronia Computer Options

Lyra Technology Group · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Lyra Technology Group

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

Lead and manage all finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, audits, and daily operations like GL and payroll. Additionally, oversee core HR administrative functions and maintain financial reporting for corporate and internal requirements.

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Technical Team Lead/Chef(fe) d’équipe technique (Claims Adjuster), REMOTE (Laval, QC)

SCM Services d’assurances · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

SCM Services d’assurances

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Acts as a senior technical reference for the team, focusing on complex files and settlement strategies. Provides coaching to adjusters and conducts quality reviews to ensure compliance and performance standards.

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Senior Financial Analyst

Amira Learning · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Amira Learning

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

Lead financial forecasting, sales performance analysis, and commission calculations while reporting directly to the CFO. Drive strategic data-driven planning and provide analytics to support investor relations and board reporting.

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Liability & Casualty Claims Adjuster (Hybrid or Remote - Anywhere in Canada)

SCM Services d’assurances · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

SCM Services d’assurances

🌎 Canada 💵 56300 - 78100 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The adjuster is responsible for managing a dynamic portfolio of liability and casualty claims while maximizing business development opportunities. This includes conducting investigations, negotiating settlements, and maintaining effective communication with all parties involved.

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Sachbearbeiter:in (m/w/d) Buchhaltung / Accounting

JobRad Loop · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

JobRad Loop

🌎 Germany ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsible for the accurate recording and booking of business transactions across accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger. Supports the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements while optimizing accounting processes in a scale-up environment.

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Senior Manager, Tax Technology Consulting

Ryan · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Ryan

🌎 United States 💵 $132K - $211K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Leads complex, technology-enabled implementation and innovation initiatives to support tax service lines and enterprise strategy. Manages large-scale projects from scope definition through delivery, ensuring operational efficiency and financial impact.

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Senior Manager, Tax Technology Consulting

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

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

🌎 United States 💵 $132K - $211K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Leads complex technology-enabled implementation and innovation initiatives to support tax service lines and enterprise strategy. Manages large-scale projects from scope definition through delivery, ensuring operational efficiency and financial impact.

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Expert En Sinistre /Desktop Claims Adjuster, REMOTE (Laval, QC)

SCM Services d’assurances · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

SCM Services d’assurances

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves investigating the cause of direct damage and liability claims and providing solid recommendations to clients. The adjuster is responsible for maintaining high-level customer service while negotiating fair settlements with policyholders and claimants.

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Claims Adjuster - Bodily Injury- REMOTE (Anywhere in Calgary)

SCM Services d’assurances · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

SCM Services d’assurances

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The adjuster is responsible for investigating bodily injury claims, establishing quantum of damages, and negotiating fair settlements. They must maintain high levels of customer service and provide solid recommendations to clients regarding claim exposures.

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SAP Payroll Lead Consultant - Spanish Payroll

Strada Global · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Strada Global

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Payroll Lead is responsible for the preparation and execution of payroll client workshops and overall solution design. They provide functional and technical advice on SuccessFactors and mentor other consultants while managing senior stakeholder expectations.

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Financial Analyst (Nephrology)

Johns Hopkins University · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Johns Hopkins University

🌎 United States 💵 $53800 - $94400 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Analyst

The analyst will perform data reviews to assist management in establishing budgets, setting financial goals, and making projections. Key duties include monitoring expenditures, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and generating financial reports to improve performance and compliance.

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Director of Finance Business Systems

BILL · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

BILL

🌎 United States 💵 $174K - $256K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the vision and roadmap for technology powering financial operations, managing a team of analysts and architects. Partner with Finance leadership to drive enterprise transformation programs and ensure SOX and ITGC compliance across all finance systems.

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Remote Billing Specialist

Qureos Inc · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Qureos Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $30 - $45 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Billing Specialist

The role involves creating and managing accurate client invoices while processing payments and reconciling accounts. Additionally, the specialist will resolve billing discrepancies and prepare detailed financial reports for internal review.

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Remote Bookkeeper – Work From Home

Burjline Builders · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Burjline Builders

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $39 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Bookkeeper

The bookkeeper is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, recording daily financial transactions, and performing bank reconciliations. They will also prepare financial reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements while ensuring compliance with company policies.

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Remote Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant FT-PT

Burjline Builders · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Burjline Builders

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

The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals while processing accounts payable and receivable. Additionally, the assistant will reconcile bank statements and support month-end and year-end closing processes.

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Investment Professional, Venture Capital, Secondaries & Co-Invests

GEM · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

GEM

🌎 United States 💵 $250K - $350K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the venture capital secondaries and co-investment practice by sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions. The role involves conducting deep due diligence, financial modeling, and maintaining relationships with top-tier venture capital managers.

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Payroll Specialist

Complete Fence · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Complete Fence

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist manages weekly and biweekly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy for over 200 employees. The role focuses heavily on certified payroll compliance, prevailing wage reporting, and maintaining payroll records across various systems.

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Payroll Specialist

Complete Fence · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Complete Fence

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Payroll Specialist

The Payroll Specialist manages weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for a multi-state workforce, ensuring accuracy in time records and tax setup. The role focuses heavily on certified payroll compliance, prevailing wage reporting, and maintaining union and non-union payroll records.

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Sr. Credit Risk Analyst

Prosper · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Prosper

🌎 United States 💵 $129K - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Credit Risk Analyst

Develop and optimize credit and fraud strategies using machine learning models and advanced analytics to improve portfolio performance. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement risk prevention strategies and conduct granular root-cause analysis on performance drivers.

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Senior Home Loan Jumbo Underwriter

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Golden 1 Talent Acquisition Team

🌎 United States 💵 $49.55 - $58 per hour ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

Responsible for evaluating and qualifying Conforming, Jumbo, FHA, and VA loans to ensure compliance with agency and credit union standards. This includes analyzing capacity, capital, and collateral while managing application turn times and supporting other loan staff.

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Remote Bookkeeper / Accounting Assistant FT-PT

Qureos Inc · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Qureos Inc

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

Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals while processing accounts payable and receivable transactions. The role also involves reconciling bank statements and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes.

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Remote Bookkeeper – Work From Home

Qureos Inc · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Qureos Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $25 - $39 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Bookkeeper

The bookkeeper will manage accounts payable and receivable, record daily financial transactions, and perform bank reconciliations. They are also responsible for generating financial reports and ensuring compliance with company financial policies.

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Senior Compensation Manager

Optro · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Optro

🌎 United States 💵 $150K - $160K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the development and execution of a global compensation strategy, including salary structures, pay bands, and total rewards frameworks. Oversee annual compensation cycles and ensure global compliance with wage and hour regulations.

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Lead Auditor and Technical Product Trainer

Baker Hughes · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Baker Hughes

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

Develop and deliver technical training programs for channel partners, employees, and customers on Flow Control & Safety Solutions products. Conduct global audits of channel partners to ensure product quality, operational excellence, and compliance with standards.

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Director, Asset Management

Rex · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Rex

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Director will architect and lead the asset management function for a scaling multifamily portfolio, owning financial and operational performance for thousands of units. Key duties include driving NOI growth, managing lender strategies, and leveraging AI to optimize reporting and operational efficiency.

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Actuarial Consultant (Finance & Actuarial) - REMOTE

Molina Healthcare · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Molina Healthcare

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provides expert actuarial consultancy to identify risks, estimate liabilities, and establish premium rates. Supports financial analysis, reporting, and the creation of actuarial opinions and state reporting requirements.

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CPA

Aston Carter · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Aston Carter

🌎 United States 💵 $55 - $65 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage core financial operations for a disaster recovery housing program, focusing on payment processing, bank reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reporting. Establish and streamline financial workflows and maintain audit-ready records for multiple funding streams.

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Controller

DTN · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

DTN

🌎 United States 💵 $155K - $190K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

Lead the accounting function to ensure the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with US GAAP. Partner with finance leadership to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, and the scaling of accounting processes.

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Staff Accountant

Vero Networks · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Vero Networks

🌎 United States 💵 $62000 - $80000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant supports month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting across multiple operating entities. The role focuses on construction and fiber network capitalization within a complex multi-entity environment using NetSuite.

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