Remote Accounting Specialist Jobs
Remote accounting specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors like technology, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include CCOF, Rippling, and Interstates Companies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Gross Polowy:
As a three-time recipient of New York State’s “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For”, a seven-time winner of “Best Places to Work” and a two-time winner of “Healthiest Employers” by the Buffalo Business First journal, Gross Polowy prides itself on being a people-first, employer of choice. Established in 2011, our practice is focused in the financial services and real estate industry. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, our attorneys and legal professionals work as one team, at our best each day, toward the shared goal of “Achieving Greatness in All We Do.” As a culture, we are consciously committed to the communities in which we live and work and provide support to a variety of local charitable organizations.
You’ll Thrive Here If:
If you are a well-rounded, results driven, ambitious, and highly motivated individual who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to add value to shared goals, you’ll thrive at GP. Our happiest and most successful team members are able to discuss complex ideas in concise terms, and translate action plans into targeted results. Our goal is to achieve greatness in all we do and that translates through our values of Personal Responsibility, Unparalleled Quality, Respect, Positive Environment, Leadership and Exceed Expectations. These six qualities are the core of our way of living and if that resonates with you, you will raise the bar on our team!
About the Role:
Our Accounting department is looking for a Judgement Figures Specialist to obtain and review client’s financial figures to ensure accurate information is entered into our firm’s affidavits.
Attention to detail and accuracy is a must in order to succeed in this position. Ideal candidates should have excellent and professional verbal communication and client interpersonal skills; solid computer skills and keyboarding skills, strong time management skills, strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, high level of proven confidentiality and be self-motivated.
Duties:
Review the file to understand what is needed to request figures
Identify documents or information that may be missing prior to request
Correctly request figures, documents, and information in client systems
Correctly review figures and input into case management system.
Monitor reports and workitems for timely updates and follow up of outstanding requests.
Responsible for client system updating
Review complications and bring to resolution by working closely with client, attorney and supervisor
Respond to client requests for documents
Additional duties as assigned and/or as business needs dictate
Knowledge, Skills + Abilities:
1 – 2 years of office experience but willing to consider less experience
Limited to no experience within legal and/or banking
Able and willing to bring questions and/or concerns to direct Manager
Demonstrates positive behavior plus excellent communication to Manager, Attorneys of the firm, co-workers, other departments and clients
Solid computer skills and accurate keyboarding skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically
Strong verbal and written communication and client interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and proactive individual that can work independently
Ability to work in a team environment to meet changing priorities and deadlines, as needed
*Base pay offered will vary by candidate and is based on various individual factors including but not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits). If offered, details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
About Gross Polowy:
As a three-time recipient of New York State’s “Best & Brightest Companies to Work For”, a seven-time winner of “Best Places to Work” and a two-time winner of “Healthiest Employers” by the Buffalo Business First journal, Gross Polowy prides itself on being a people-first, employer of choice. Established in 2011, our practice is focused in the financial services and real estate industry. Through multiple offices across our geographic footprint, our attorneys and legal professionals work as one team, at our best each day, toward the shared goal of “Achieving Greatness in All We Do.” As a culture, we are consciously committed to the communities in which we live and work and provide support to a variety of local charitable organizations.
You’ll Thrive Here If:
If you are a well-rounded, results driven, ambitious, and highly motivated individual who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to add value to shared goals, you’ll thrive at GP. Our happiest and most successful team members are able to discuss complex ideas in concise terms, and translate action plans into targeted results. Our goal is to achieve greatness in all we do and that translates through our values of Personal Responsibility, Unparalleled Quality, Respect, Positive Environment, Leadership and Exceed Expectations. These six qualities are the core of our way of living and if that resonates with you, you will raise the bar on our team!
About the Role:
Our Accounting department is looking for a Judgement Figures Specialist to obtain and review client’s financial figures to ensure accurate information is entered into our firm’s affidavits.
Attention to detail and accuracy is a must in order to succeed in this position. Ideal candidates should have excellent and professional verbal communication and client interpersonal skills; solid computer skills and keyboarding skills, strong time management skills, strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, high level of proven confidentiality and be self-motivated.
Duties:
Review the file to understand what is needed to request figures
Identify documents or information that may be missing prior to request
Correctly request figures, documents, and information in client systems
Correctly review figures and input into case management system.
Monitor reports and workitems for timely updates and follow up of outstanding requests.
Responsible for client system updating
Review complications and bring to resolution by working closely with client, attorney and supervisor
Respond to client requests for documents
Additional duties as assigned and/or as business needs dictate
Knowledge, Skills + Abilities:
1 – 2 years of office experience but willing to consider less experience
Limited to no experience within legal and/or banking
Able and willing to bring questions and/or concerns to direct Manager
Demonstrates positive behavior plus excellent communication to Manager, Attorneys of the firm, co-workers, other departments and clients
Solid computer skills and accurate keyboarding skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong time management skills
Strong comprehension and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think analytically
Strong verbal and written communication and client interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and proactive individual that can work independently
Ability to work in a team environment to meet changing priorities and deadlines, as needed
*Base pay offered will vary by candidate and is based on various individual factors including but not limited to: market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits). If offered, details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote accounting specialist jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general ledger functions
- Strong knowledge of account reconciliation and month-end close processes
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Familiarity with GAAP and basic internal controls or audit preparation
Tips for Your Remote Accounting Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote accounting specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check for new postings regularly and apply directly to roles that match your experience before competitive listings fill up.
Demonstrate cloud accounting platform fluency
Remote accounting specialists are expected to work independently in tools like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct from day one. Name the specific platforms you've used and the workflows you owned, such as month-end close or AR reconciliation, so hiring managers can picture you working without in-office support.
Show async communication skills in your application
Remote accounting teams coordinate across time zones through written updates and documentation. Use your cover letter and any take-home assessments to demonstrate clear, organized written communication, because remote managers treat application writing as a direct signal of how you'll collaborate day to day.
Highlight remote-relevant results on your resume
Replace duty-based bullet points with outcome-focused ones that show you delivered accurate, on-time work without supervision. Details like reduced close time, error rate on reconciliations, or volume of invoices processed independently tell a remote employer you can own the work without hand-holding.
Remote Accounting Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote accounting specialist job?
Target companies built around distributed teams, since they have the infrastructure and culture to onboard remote accounting staff successfully. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, organized written communication, and proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online or NetSuite. Candidates who document their ability to close books independently, hit deadlines without supervision, and communicate clearly in writing stand out in remote hiring processes.
Which companies hire remote accounting specialists?
Companies hiring remote accounting specialists right now include CCOF, Rippling, and Interstates Companies, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first technology firms, distributed financial services companies, and SaaS businesses with national operations are among the most consistent sources of remote accounting specialist openings.
Can you get a remote accounting specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one. Small remote-first businesses and early-stage startups hire entry-level accounting specialists more readily than large distributed teams do. You can strengthen your case with completed coursework in accounting software, volunteer bookkeeping for nonprofits, or freelance accounts payable work that shows you can manage tasks without in-person oversight.
Do you need a degree for remote accounting specialist jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated proficiency in accounting systems, accurate reconciliation work, and a history of meeting close deadlines as heavily as a formal degree. An associate degree or certificate in accounting, combined with hands-on experience in accounts payable, receivable, or general ledger work, frequently satisfies remote hiring requirements for this role.
Which industries hire the most remote accounting specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote accounting specialists are Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These industries rely on distributed finance teams to manage billing, reconciliation, and reporting across locations without requiring accounting staff to be on-site.
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