Looking for work from home accounting jobs? In this article, we give you six options and some information on what it is and how to learn more.
The growing popularity of remote working has led to radical changes in the way we conduct business around the world. As a result, a number of important professions, traditionally reserved for on-site jobs, have gradually opened up to remote workers, among them accounting.
Some of the remote accounting jobs you’ll find tend to be paid a little less than their on-site counterparts, and many of them are only part-time. But if you have a background in accounting and need more schedule flexibility, or if you’re looking for an additional source of income beyond your day-to-day in-person job, there are now many more options than you would have found a few years ago.
The list below includes all the companies I know of that specifically hire specialists for home-based bookkeeping and accounting. Please note that not all of these companies are currently hiring and most require some experience and/or degree.
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Bookkeeping and Accounting Jobs from Home:
1 – Intuition – Read Intuitive review – Become an In-Home Tax Advisor for Intuit, helping customers with TurboTax products over the phone. This is a seasonal position that typically opens each year around tax season. Search for “remote” in the job keyword box to find work from home postings, which may or may not be posted at any given time.
2 – Accounting Department. – One of the most well-known virtual accounting firms in the world, the Accounting Department regularly seeks experienced remote accountants for full-time W-2 positions. They work with small to medium sized businesses and offer a flexible schedule with a window of core hours required each day.
3 – BidaWiz – Become a home tax instructor or expert for BidaWiz, answering tax and accounting questions submitted by individuals and businesses. This is a supplemental income opportunity that you can enjoy from anywhere on your own schedule.
4 – Bookends – An accounting company that hires part-time remote accountants. You need a four-year degree as well as five years of experience to qualify. If you work remotely, you can live anywhere in the United States. Full-time workers must live near one of their markets.
5 – Support strategies – A well-established virtual accounting and operational support company that regularly hires experienced remote bookkeepers and bookkeepers. They work with small, growing businesses and look for candidates with at least five years of accounting experience and strong skills in QuickBooks or similar software.
6 – H&R block – One of the most recognized names in tax preparation, H&R Block hires remote tax professionals and associates each year, primarily during tax season. Requirements vary by role, but typically include tax preparation experience or relevant coursework. It’s worth checking their careers page regularly as seasonal openings are posted throughout the year.
Many companies are starting to offer flexible jobs for accountants, where you can choose on a day-to-day basis whether you prefer to work from home or go to the office.
Jobs of this type are a little beyond the scope of this particular list, but they might be worth investigating depending on where you live and your particular needs.
Looking for more?
If applicable, Flexible jobs is a good way to find them if you create an account and do a search. Their job board is not free, but I am a member and found it very useful because all job leads meet the following criteria:
- All jobs are either remote or flexible in nature
- Without scam (all jobs are verified by humans before being published)
- No advertising or spam on their siteso you can navigate without distraction
- Hundreds of jobs posted every day through tons of categories
- Respected, long-standing and really useful
They let you try them for 14 days for $2.95. So there’s not much risk if you just want to create an account and see if you find anything you could apply for.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work-from-home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. His findings are published weekly here on Real Ways to Earn.
