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Remote assistant planner jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed consulting teams, and organizations in sectors where planning work translates naturally to async collaboration. Employers hiring remotely right now include Traveling with Michaila, Tetra Tech, and Fidelity Investments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Specialist, Production Planner (Financial Operations)
At Evaluation Systems, a business unit of Pearson Professional Assessments, we help design and deploy educator workforce solutions so every learner has capable educators. We offer dynamic educator credentialing and performance assessment solutions. We work with multiple partners to develop and maintain highly scalable web applications that share information between Pearson groups, customers, and clients.
Reporting to the Lead for Partnership Management and Business Operations, the Specialist for Financial Operations supports accurate, timely, and customer-focused financial operations across ordering, payment, invoicing, reporting, and issue resolution processes. This role helps ensure operational consistency, strengthens financial controls, and supports data-informed decision-making. The Specialist will also collaborate with team members to support the continued modernization and automation of our customer purchasing and invoicing systems.
Responsibilities:
- Support timely customer ordering, payment, and return processes.
- Create purchase orders and validate and process corresponding invoices.
- Fulfill examination voucher orders, process corresponding payments, and produce voucher usage reports.
- Process refunds, chargebacks, examination fee waiver requests, wires, audits, and bank reconciliations in accordance with established procedures.
- Produce monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports.
- Engage in customer communications and respond to financial operations-related inquiries from the Pearson Customer Contact Center.
- Communicate directly with clients, customers, and partners about outstanding, pending, and upcoming invoices.
- Provide support for the accounting and controls team through data gathering and reporting.
- Collaborate with team members on financial data research and visualization efforts to inform strategic business decisions.
- Support the continued modernization and automation of customer purchasing and invoicing systems.
- Exercise substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree—in finance, marketing, or business preferred.
2+ years of experience in finance or marketing technology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power Query, Oracle (including Oracle iProcurement preferred), Tableau or Power BI; and other systems.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Customer service experience preferred.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $62,000 – $70,000 annually.
This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here.
Applications will be accepted through November 16, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Production
Job Family: LEARNING&_CONTENT_DELIVERY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 26585
LI-REMOTE
Specialist, Production Planner (Financial Operations)
At Evaluation Systems, a business unit of Pearson Professional Assessments, we help design and deploy educator workforce solutions so every learner has capable educators. We offer dynamic educator credentialing and performance assessment solutions. We work with multiple partners to develop and maintain highly scalable web applications that share information between Pearson groups, customers, and clients.
Reporting to the Lead for Partnership Management and Business Operations, the Specialist for Financial Operations supports accurate, timely, and customer-focused financial operations across ordering, payment, invoicing, reporting, and issue resolution processes. This role helps ensure operational consistency, strengthens financial controls, and supports data-informed decision-making. The Specialist will also collaborate with team members to support the continued modernization and automation of our customer purchasing and invoicing systems.
Responsibilities:
- Support timely customer ordering, payment, and return processes.
- Create purchase orders and validate and process corresponding invoices.
- Fulfill examination voucher orders, process corresponding payments, and produce voucher usage reports.
- Process refunds, chargebacks, examination fee waiver requests, wires, audits, and bank reconciliations in accordance with established procedures.
- Produce monthly and quarterly financial and operational reports.
- Engage in customer communications and respond to financial operations-related inquiries from the Pearson Customer Contact Center.
- Communicate directly with clients, customers, and partners about outstanding, pending, and upcoming invoices.
- Provide support for the accounting and controls team through data gathering and reporting.
- Collaborate with team members on financial data research and visualization efforts to inform strategic business decisions.
- Support the continued modernization and automation of customer purchasing and invoicing systems.
- Exercise substantial personal responsibility and autonomy.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree—in finance, marketing, or business preferred.
2+ years of experience in finance or marketing technology.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Power Query, Oracle (including Oracle iProcurement preferred), Tableau or Power BI; and other systems.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills preferred.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Customer service experience preferred.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $62,000 – $70,000 annually.
This position is eligible for Pearson’s annual incentive program. Information on benefits can be found here.
Applications will be accepted through November 16, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Production
Job Family: LEARNING&_CONTENT_DELIVERY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 26585
LI-REMOTE
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Who's Hiring
- Traveling with Michaila11T
- Tetra Tech10
- Fidelity Investments8
- Department of City Planning6D
- Saint-Gobain4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Insurance
- Fashion & Apparel
- Staffing & Recruiting
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, public administration, or a related field
- Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Experience preparing staff reports, planning documents, or zoning analysis
- Knowledge of local zoning codes, land use regulations, and municipal planning processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public presentations and reports
- AICP eligibility or progress toward certification preferred for mid-level positions
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Planner Job Search
Show async work samples upfront
Remote employers want proof you can plan without in-person check-ins. Include work samples in your application, such as a project schedule, a meeting agenda, or a resource tracker, that show how you organize and communicate in writing.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote assistant planner openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Demonstrate proficiency in remote planning tools
Name the specific tools you use, such as Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or Notion, in your resume and cover letter. Remote hiring managers screen for tool fluency because onboarding time is limited when there is no in-person training.
Prepare for async interview formats
Many remote employers use video interviews, written take-home exercises, or asynchronous video responses. Practice answering planning scenario questions in writing and on camera so your communication reads as clearly as it does in person.
Remote Assistant Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant planner job?
Target companies with distributed teams and remote-first operations, since they have established workflows that make assistant planner roles viable outside an office. Remote employers screen heavily for written communication, self-directed project tracking, and comfort with async tools like project management software and shared document platforms. A portfolio of planning deliverables, such as schedules, resource trackers, or meeting notes, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list responsibilities.
Which companies hire remote assistant planners?
Companies hiring remote assistant planners right now include Traveling with Michaila, Tetra Tech, and Fidelity Investments, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first consulting firms, distributed technology companies, and organizations with geographically spread operations are the most consistent sources of remote assistant planner openings.
Can you get a remote assistant planner job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level assistant planner roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person guidance. Companies most open to entry-level remote candidates include smaller remote-first teams and project-based consultancies. You can substitute experience with demonstrated async skills, freelance planning projects, or volunteer coordination work that shows you can manage tasks, communicate clearly in writing, and meet deadlines without supervision.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant planner jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated planning skills, software proficiency, and a record of organized, independent work more heavily than a specific credential. A degree in planning, business, or a related field helps, but candidates who can show concrete deliverables, such as project timelines, resource plans, or coordination documentation, often compete effectively alongside degreed applicants, especially at smaller remote-first companies.
Which industries hire the most remote assistant planners?
Most remote assistant planner openings sit in Technology & Software, Retail, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams coordinating across time zones, which makes the assistant planner role a natural fit for remote work.
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