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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Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $109K - $147K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will provide controller-level advisory services, delivering strategic financial insights, guiding clients through budgeting, forecasting, and operational improvements to ensure long-term financial stability. Key duties include leading and mentoring client teams, overseeing high-quality financial reporting, and building trusted, solutions-focused client relationships.

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Senior Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Skilled Nursing Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves leading client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, providing strategic financial insights and operational guidance while driving change management initiatives through technology and process standardization. Responsibilities also include building trusted client relationships, overseeing multiple teams, analyzing financial performance, and developing budgets and forecasts.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Technology Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Skilled Nursing Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves leading client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, providing strategic financial insights and operational guidance to healthcare clients, including skilled nursing facilities. Responsibilities also include driving change management through technology and standardized processes while overseeing multiple client teams.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $103K - $140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work-in-progress schedules, and providing strategic guidance to enhance processes and efficiency. This role involves leading key client engagements, coaching staff, and partnering with client accounting teams and CFOs to strengthen financial performance.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Skilled Nursing Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and timely delivery while preparing and analyzing benchmarking data to support client insights. Responsibilities also include leading and coaching staff accountants on financial reporting matters and identifying operational inefficiencies for clients.

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Senior Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Technology Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $195K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves leading client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, providing strategic financial insights and operational guidance while overseeing multiple client teams to ensure accurate accounting engagement completion. The manager will also drive change management initiatives to modernize service delivery through technology and standardized processes.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Physician Practices

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $153K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and apply a solutions-focused mindset to strengthen nonprofit financial operations. Key duties include reviewing financial reporting packages, preparing performance data, and providing technical accounting support to clients.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Physician Practices

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves overseeing and managing multiple client teams as an outsourced controller for healthcare clients, providing training and development to staff, and delivering superior client consulting services. Responsibilities include reviewing financial reporting packages, analyzing key performance indicators, presenting findings to clients, and assisting with financial modeling.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $109K - $147K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work-in-progress schedules, and providing strategic guidance to enhance processes and operational efficiency. This role involves leading key client engagements, coaching staff, and partnering with client accounting teams and CFOs.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Physician Practices

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🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Manager will lead CFO-level client advisory engagements, delivering strategic financial guidance and driving change management initiatives to modernize service delivery. They will also be responsible for building client relationships, overseeing teams, analyzing performance, and mentoring staff.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Physician Practices

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves overseeing and managing multiple client teams as an outsourced controller for healthcare clients, requiring review of financial reporting packages and analysis of key performance indicators to support client insights. Responsibilities also include presenting findings, assisting with financial models, providing technical accounting support, and leading/coaching staff accountants.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $153K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $122K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work-in-progress schedules, and providing strategic guidance to enhance efficiency and controls. This role involves leading client engagements, partnering with client accounting teams and CFOs, and mentoring junior staff.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Physician Practices

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $109K - $147K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves overseeing and managing multiple client teams as an outsourced controller for healthcare clients, providing training and development to staff, and delivering superior client consulting services. Key duties include reviewing financial reporting packages, analyzing performance data, presenting findings, assisting with financial models, and providing technical accounting support.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $153K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Manager will lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and apply a solutions-focused mindset to strengthen nonprofit financial operations. Key duties include reviewing financial reporting packages, analyzing performance data, presenting findings to clients, and assisting with financial modeling.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Commercial Real Estate Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

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🌎 United States 💵 $113K - $153K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsibilities include reviewing financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and completeness, and preparing and analyzing benchmarking data to support client insights. The role also involves leading and coaching staff accountants on accounting and financial reporting matters.

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Senior Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Technology Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Commercial Real Estate Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $122K - $165K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsibilities include reviewing financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and completeness, and preparing and analyzing benchmarking data and KPIs to support client insights. The role also involves assisting with budgets, forecasts, cash flow models, and providing technical accounting support on complex issues.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Commercial Real Estate Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves reviewing financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and completeness, preparing and analyzing key performance indicators, and presenting findings to clients. Responsibilities also include assisting with budgets and forecasts, providing technical accounting support, and leading/coaching staff accountants.

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Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $145K - $195K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

This role involves leading CFO-level client advisory engagements, delivering strategic financial guidance, and driving change management initiatives to modernize service delivery for nonprofit clients. Responsibilities also include building client relationships, overseeing engagement teams, and providing consultative support on financial planning and strategy.

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Manager, Accounting Advisory - Technology Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Wipfli Advisory LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Responsibilities include reviewing financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and completeness, and preparing and analyzing benchmarking data to support client insights. The role also involves providing technical accounting support and leading/coaching staff accountants on financial matters.

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Senior Accounting Manager

SwiftConnect · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

SwiftConnect

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

This role is responsible for owning key accounting processes, managing the month-end close for multiple legal entities, and ensuring accurate application of GAAP standards across all financial reporting. Responsibilities also include reviewing account reconciliations, analyzing fluctuations, supporting audits, and coordinating with international accountants and outsourced providers.

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Investor Accounting Custodial Reconciliation Analyst III - Remote

LoanCare · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

LoanCare

🌎 United States 💵 $20.43 - $34.28 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves completing complex custodial reconciliations for various investor types within established guidelines and timelines. Responsibilities also include assisting vendors with reconciliations, training junior analysts, and supporting audit requests and process improvement efforts.

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Staff Accountant, SEC & Policy

Hims & Hers · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Hims & Hers

🌎 United States 💵 $80000 - $90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

This role supports the preparation of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), assists in drafting footnotes and MD&A, and coordinates closely with external auditors for reviews and audits. The accountant will also help execute and document internal controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.

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Long-Term Care Senior Underwriter - Medical Professional Liability

ProAssurance · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

ProAssurance

🌎 United States 💵 $87599 - $144K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Senior Underwriter primarily uses underwriting authority to develop external relationships to write profitable new business and retain existing policyholders within the Senior Living/Long-Term Care segment of medical professional liability. Responsibilities include examining, accepting, and rejecting risks based on guidelines, classifying and pricing accounts to meet profit goals, and monitoring the assigned book of business.

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Accounts Payable Associate

Enveda · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Enveda

🌎 United States 💵 $65000 - $75000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Accounts Payable Associate will be responsible for reviewing, verifying, and processing vendor invoices, preparing electronic payments, and maintaining accurate vendor records. This role also involves assisting with AP subledger reconciliation, period close reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

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