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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Tax Manager (Strategic Tax Planning & Client Advisory)

Washington & Co Inc · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

Washington & Co Inc

🌎 United States 💵 $95000 - $120K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

The Tax Manager will lead tax planning engagements, oversee internal processes, and manage high-value client relationships. They are also responsible for mentoring team members and ensuring the accurate and timely execution of tax strategies.

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Bilingual Lead Auditor

CWB Group · Full Time · 14 Weeks Ago

CWB Group

🌎 Canada 💵 92158 - 115K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The Lead Auditor is responsible for leading and overseeing management systems audits in accordance with ISO 19011 standards. They also manage client relationships, identify business prospects, and ensure the effective closure of corrective actions.

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Interstate Field Tax Auditor - Remote

State of North Carolina · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

State of North Carolina

🌎 United States 💵 $70478 - $123K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The auditor conducts independent, complex financial examinations of taxpayers, including Fortune 500 companies, to ensure compliance with state tax statutes. They are responsible for investigating potential tax understatements, justifying audit findings, and writing comprehensive reports based on their analysis.

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Senior PPC Auditor 11 APPLICANTS

VizxInternational · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

VizxInternational

🌎 Worldwide ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Auditor

The Senior PPC Auditor is responsible for auditing and optimizing Amazon PPC campaigns while analyzing performance metrics to develop actionable insights. Daily tasks include monitoring campaign performance, conducting market research, and collaborating with the team to implement effective advertising strategies.

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Director - Technical Accounting

Waylin Partners, LLC · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Waylin Partners, LLC

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Director will serve as a financial leader for PE-backed portfolio companies, managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and the monthly close process. They will also partner with management teams to drive value creation, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with GAAP and debt covenants.

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Property Accountant - Remote

Cohen Commercial Management LLC · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Cohen Commercial Management LLC

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

The Property Accountant will independently manage high-volume AP/AR, general ledgers, and financial reporting for a commercial real estate portfolio. They are also responsible for conducting internal audits, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closes.

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Virtual Finance Manager

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

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

The Virtual Finance Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth through the sale of Finance & Insurance products in a virtual environment. This role manages the full sales process, including customer interviews, product presentations, and closing deals while maintaining accurate performance records.

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BAS Principal - Valuation, Financial Forensics, Litigation (VFL)

LitmanGerson Associates · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

LitmanGerson Associates

🌎 United States 💵 $140K - $230K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Principal will lead valuation, financial forensics, and litigation engagements while driving firm growth through client relationship management. They are responsible for providing high-level technical oversight, mentoring staff, and identifying new business opportunities.

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Payroll Operations Lead - LATAM

Remote · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Australia 💵 $33300 - $74900 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Payroll Operations Lead will manage end-to-end in-house payroll processes for assigned Central American countries, ensuring compliance with local tax and labor regulations. They will also drive process standardization, automation initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and product teams.

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Payroll Operations Lead - LATAM

Remote - Referral Board · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Remote - Referral Board

🌎 Australia 💵 $33300 - $74900 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Payroll Operations Lead will manage end-to-end in-house payroll processes for assigned Central American countries, ensuring compliance with local tax and labor regulations. They will also drive process standardization, automation initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally with finance and product teams to ensure operational excellence.

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Executive Assistant - Billing

Assist World · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Assist World

🌎 South Africa ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant will manage high-priority client and lender communications, calendar scheduling, and meeting material preparation. They will also maintain CRM accuracy and track partner tasks to ensure efficient, white-glove operations.

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Belgium Payroll Functional Consultant, Senior Specialist

Strada · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Strada

🌎 Belgium, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Functional Consultant is responsible for the configuration of SuccessFactors modules and leading workshops to define business and technical requirements. They also manage data mapping, support integration delivery, and ensure project deliverables meet client expectations for go-live.

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Senior Actuarial Analyst

EXL · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

EXL

🌎 United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

You will define the technical architecture and strategy for AI solutions while overseeing model development. Additionally, you will guide development teams and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.

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Payroll Operations Lead - LATAM

Remote · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Finland 💵 $33300 - $74900 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Act as the subject matter expert for Central American payroll, managing end-to-end processes including data collection, statutory filings, and tax compliance. Partner with internal teams to drive process standardization, automation, and operational excellence.

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Director of Finance

HirexHire · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

HirexHire

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Director of Finance will lead financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting while establishing KPI reporting to drive business decisions. They will also manage core accounting functions, including bookkeeping, audits, and vendor relationships, while building scalable processes for the finance department.

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Lead Tax Preparer

doola · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

doola

🌎 Italy, Philippines, United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the end-to-end preparation and review cycle for business tax returns while serving as the primary escalation point for complex technical cases. Mentor team members, enforce SOPs, and monitor key performance metrics to ensure SLA adherence and high-quality client service.

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Risk Manager - Data Centre Portfolio

Soben part of Accenture · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Soben part of Accenture

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Risk Manager

The Risk Manager will lead and maintain project and programme risk processes, facilitating structured identification and review workshops across the data centre portfolio. They will also provide quantitative risk analysis and decision support to inform contingency setting and ensure alignment with cost and schedule plans.

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Financial Controller

BlackScale Media · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

BlackScale Media

🌎 Philippines ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Controller

The Financial Controller will own daily bookkeeping, financial recordkeeping, and the development of financial models and forecasts. They will act as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving unit economics analysis across the group.

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Senior Accountant

Stanford Health Care · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Stanford Health Care

🌎 United States 💵 $42.02 - $54.64 per hour ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing complex general ledger accounts, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accurate period-end closing processes. They also design internal controls, perform account reconciliations, and provide audit support while ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

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Indirect Procurement Strategy Specialist

Morgan Advanced Materials · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Morgan Advanced Materials

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver 10-15% hard cost savings across indirect spend categories. Manage supplier consolidation, contract negotiations, and the implementation of robust performance management frameworks.

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Senior Procurement Consultant

Harris Computer · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Harris Computer

🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Procurement Consultant will manage client engagements and support the delivery of professional services products, including criteria development and evaluation design. They will also work closely with the sales team to identify new business opportunities and promote company services in the wider market.

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Senior Retail Media Buyer

Pinckney Hugo Group, LLC · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Pinckney Hugo Group, LLC

🌎 United States 💵 $85000 - $105K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Senior Retail Media Buyer is responsible for executing, optimizing, and reporting on retail media campaigns across various platforms for national CPG clients. This role involves collaborating with internal teams to align media strategies with broader marketing initiatives and managing budgets to meet performance KPIs.

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Accountant/ Financial Controller

Binance · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Binance

🌎 Italy, Japan ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

The role involves preparing financial statements, managing cryptocurrency transaction reporting, and ensuring compliance with Japanese accounting and tax regulations. You will also develop internal controls, perform financial analysis, and collaborate with global teams to optimize exchange operations.

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Freight Broker Agent – 1099

HYRE HARPER Co. · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

HYRE HARPER Co.

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

You will be responsible for managing your existing shipper relationships and overseeing the full shipment lifecycle from quote to delivery. Additionally, you will leverage AI-enabled workflows and industry platforms to scale your revenue and manage freight operations independently.

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Virtual Financial Advisor - National Remote

Thrivent · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Thrivent

🌎 United States 💵 $18.86 - $26.44 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance Financial Advisor

The Virtual Financial Advisor will proactively engage existing clients to provide purpose-based financial guidance and tailored recommendations via virtual platforms. They will also build their own practice and client base while leveraging the company's advice framework and collaborative team environment.

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Financial Data Integrations Specialist 16 APPLICANTS

Zact Inc. · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Zact Inc.

🌎 India ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Financial Data Integration Specialist will facilitate seamless data exchange between internal financial systems and external platforms like QuickBooks Online and NetSuite. They will also provide technical support to developers and customers while ensuring data integrity through rigorous validation and SQL-based analysis.

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INTERNAL ONLY Claims Specialist

Action Behavior Centers · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Action Behavior Centers

🌎 United States 💵 $19.23 - $20.19 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Claims Specialist performs timesheet audits and manages follow-up activities to ensure timely resolution of claims. They are responsible for prioritizing tasks to meet daily goals while maintaining high accuracy and efficiency.

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SAP S/4 Finance Consultant

AgilityFeat/WebRTC.ventures · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

AgilityFeat/WebRTC.ventures

🌎 Colombia ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

The consultant will lead requirements analysis, solution design, and configuration for SAP S/4HANA Cloud finance modules. They will also coordinate validation activities, support testing, and guide end-users through implementation and go-live stabilization.

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Accounting Manager

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

Buyers Edge Platform, LLC

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

The Accounting Manager oversees daily accounting operations for assigned clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective client communication. They are responsible for managing the monthly close process, reviewing financial statements, and coordinating with offshore teams to maintain process discipline.

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Financial Planner, Puerto Rico

LearnLux · Full Time · 15 Weeks Ago

LearnLux

🌎 United States ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The Financial Planner will provide holistic, unbiased financial guidance to employees via video, chat, and email. They will also collaborate with the content team to develop educational materials and lead engagement campaigns for employer partners.

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