Looking for work at home bookkeeping jobs? In this post, we give you six options and a little information on what this is and how to learn more about it.
Recent growth in the popularity of telecommuting has led to sweeping changes to the way we do business all around the globe. Consequently, a number of important professions which have traditionally been available only for on-site employment have gradually opened up to remote workers, and one of those professions is accounting.
Some of the remote accounting jobs you'll find tend to pay a little lower than on-site counterparts, and many of them are only part time. But if you have a background in accounting and a need for more schedule flexibility, or if you're looking for an extra source of income in addition to your in-person day-job, there are significantly more options available now than you would've found a few years ago.
The list below includes all the companies I am familiar with that specifically hire specialists for work at home bookkeeping and accounting. Please note that not all of these companies are hiring right now and that most do require some experience and/or a degree.
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Bookkeeping & Accounting Work at Home Jobs:
1 – Intuit – Read Intuit Review – Become a work at home tax advisor for Intuit, helping customers with TurboTax products over the phone. This is a seasonal position that typically opens up around tax season each year. Do a search for “remote” in the job keyword box to find the work from home listings, which may or may not be posted at any given time.
2 – Accounting Dept. – One of the most well-known virtual accounting firms around, Accounting Department regularly seeks experienced remote bookkeepers for full-time W-2 positions. They work with small and mid-sized businesses and offer a flexible schedule with a required core hours window each day.
3 – BidaWiz – Become a work at home tax instructor or expert for BidaWiz, answering tax and accounting questions submitted by individuals and businesses. This is a supplemental income opportunity you can do from anywhere on your own schedule.
4 – Bookminders – A bookkeeping firm that hires remote part-time bookkeepers. 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 U.S. Full-time workers need to live near one of their markets.
5 – Supporting Strategies – A well-established virtual bookkeeping and operational support firm that regularly hires experienced remote bookkeepers and accountants. They work with small and growing businesses and look for candidates with at least five years of bookkeeping experience and strong QuickBooks or similar software skills.
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 generally include tax preparation experience or relevant coursework. Worth checking their careers page regularly as seasonal openings are posted throughout the year.
Many companies are beginning to offer flexible jobs for accountants, where you can choose from day to day whether you'd prefer to work from home or go into the office.
Jobs of this type are a little beyond the scope of this particular list, but they might be well worth investigating depending on where you live and your particular needs.
Looking For More?
If so, FlexJobs is a good way to find them if you create an account and do a search. Their job board isn't free, but I've been a member and found it to be really useful for me because all the job leads fit the following criteria:
- All jobs are either remote or flexible in nature
- Scam-free (all jobs vetted by humans before posting)
- No ads or junk on their site, so you can browse distraction-free
- Hundreds of jobs posted every day across tons of categories
- Respected, long-standing, and truly useful
They let you try them out for 14 days for $2.95. So there is not much risk if you just want to create an account and see if you find anything you may want to apply for.
Good luck!
Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.