Remote Bookkeeper Jobs
Remote bookkeeper jobs are open across the U.S. in accounting, professional services, e-commerce, and SaaS, at remote-first firms and distributed teams that need ongoing financial oversight from entry-level to senior staff. Employers hiring remote bookkeepers right now include SmartStop Self Storage, Summerfield Management, and PSI. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This position manages and directs accounting department daily operations, including month end processing, variance analysis and external audit review. Manages staff productivity levels to maintain optimal efficiency, communicates with hospital department directors/managers to resolve departmental accounting issues and concerns, and reviews systems processes routinely to determine performance improvement initiatives. This position forecasts cash flow projections to maintain positive cash management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
EXPERIENCE:
1. Five (5) years of accounting experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
2. CPA
EXPERIENCE:
1. Hospital based or healthcare accounting experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists in planning, monitoring and analyzing month end financial statements to assure accurate and timely presentation.
2. Reviews and analyzes departmental and sub account financial data comparisons to budget. Investigates concerns and communicates variances to the Controller.
3. Coordinates the preparation of monthly financial packages for the organization.
4. Develops mechanisms to monitor and maintain quality requirements in order to track negative financial trends.
5. Maintains timely, direct communication with Directors and Managers to determine expense, statistic and revenue issues.
6. Directs and coordinates year-end audit review. Maintains audit/general ledger schedules on a monthly basis.
7. Supports the preparation of the organizations budget and financial forecasts.
8. Furnishes internal and external reports, revise and updates reports in order to be useful and efficient.
9. Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the performance of the personnel in the Accounting Department.
10. Recommends training requirements and continuing educational opportunities in order to keep staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet the company objectives.
11. Recruits, hires and trains competent individuals.
12. Delegates tasks to employees based on ability and department activity.
13. Ensures new personnel are trained in LAWSON General Ledger software.
14. Counsels/disciplines staff regarding work related performance or compliance issues.
15. Evaluates personnel according to WVU Medicine standards. Develops and monitors staff related goals and objectives.
16. Provides staff development. Motivates staff to exceed expectations. Serves as a role model.
17. Completes work schedules to maintain office coverage during critical time periods (end of year, end of month, external audit, holiday and vacation time.)
18. Facilitates the testing of new releases for General Ledger software and interfaces to the General Ledger from other systems.
19. Reviews accounts payable detail analysis to assure proper coding. Communicates Accounts Payable and Payroll issues with respective department managers.
20. Completes accounting department budget and manages department within the budgeted guidelines.
21. Participates in planning and implementing change; maintains and improves productivity through volunteering to assist on organization wide PI projects to contribute ideas and problem solve with co-workers. Contributes to the organizational cost improvement initiatives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Office environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software, with strong understanding of Excel.
3. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
541 WVUH AccountingWelcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.
This position manages and directs accounting department daily operations, including month end processing, variance analysis and external audit review. Manages staff productivity levels to maintain optimal efficiency, communicates with hospital department directors/managers to resolve departmental accounting issues and concerns, and reviews systems processes routinely to determine performance improvement initiatives. This position forecasts cash flow projections to maintain positive cash management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
EXPERIENCE:
1. Five (5) years of accounting experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
2. CPA
EXPERIENCE:
1. Hospital based or healthcare accounting experience.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assists in planning, monitoring and analyzing month end financial statements to assure accurate and timely presentation.
2. Reviews and analyzes departmental and sub account financial data comparisons to budget. Investigates concerns and communicates variances to the Controller.
3. Coordinates the preparation of monthly financial packages for the organization.
4. Develops mechanisms to monitor and maintain quality requirements in order to track negative financial trends.
5. Maintains timely, direct communication with Directors and Managers to determine expense, statistic and revenue issues.
6. Directs and coordinates year-end audit review. Maintains audit/general ledger schedules on a monthly basis.
7. Supports the preparation of the organizations budget and financial forecasts.
8. Furnishes internal and external reports, revise and updates reports in order to be useful and efficient.
9. Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the performance of the personnel in the Accounting Department.
10. Recommends training requirements and continuing educational opportunities in order to keep staff at the highest level of skill necessary to meet the company objectives.
11. Recruits, hires and trains competent individuals.
12. Delegates tasks to employees based on ability and department activity.
13. Ensures new personnel are trained in LAWSON General Ledger software.
14. Counsels/disciplines staff regarding work related performance or compliance issues.
15. Evaluates personnel according to WVU Medicine standards. Develops and monitors staff related goals and objectives.
16. Provides staff development. Motivates staff to exceed expectations. Serves as a role model.
17. Completes work schedules to maintain office coverage during critical time periods (end of year, end of month, external audit, holiday and vacation time.)
18. Facilitates the testing of new releases for General Ledger software and interfaces to the General Ledger from other systems.
19. Reviews accounts payable detail analysis to assure proper coding. Communicates Accounts Payable and Payroll issues with respective department managers.
20. Completes accounting department budget and manages department within the budgeted guidelines.
21. Participates in planning and implementing change; maintains and improves productivity through volunteering to assist on organization wide PI projects to contribute ideas and problem solve with co-workers. Contributes to the organizational cost improvement initiatives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Office environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software, with strong understanding of Excel.
3. Ability to work with computer databases and spreadsheet software.
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Shift:
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)Company:
WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center:
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote bookkeeper jobs.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation
- Two or more years of bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Associate degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Familiarity with payroll processing and payroll software
- Certified Bookkeeper (CB) credential from the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers
Tips for Your Remote Bookkeeper Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote bookkeeper openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through mixed on-site and hybrid results.
Prove your remote setup upfront
Remote employers want to know you can work without supervision. Mention your home office setup, your experience with cloud accounting tools like QuickBooks Online or Xero, and how you handle month-end close asynchronously in your cover letter or application.
Build a short sample work portfolio
A one-page document showing a reconciled bank statement, a chart of accounts, or a clean P&L gives remote hiring managers concrete proof of your accuracy. It replaces the in-office trial that remote teams can't easily run.
Prepare for async-heavy interview processes
Many remote-first companies screen bookkeeper candidates with written assessments or asynchronous video questions before a live call. Practice explaining your reconciliation process and close schedule in writing, clearly and without jargon.
Remote Bookkeeper Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote bookkeeper job?
Target companies that are already fully remote or run distributed finance teams, since they've built workflows around async collaboration and won't need to retrofit you in. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear written communication, and fluency in cloud-based accounting tools like QuickBooks Online or Xero. Candidates who can demonstrate clean month-end close habits and document their processes without being asked stand out immediately.
Which companies hire remote bookkeepers?
Companies hiring remote bookkeepers right now include SmartStop Self Storage, Summerfield Management, and PSI, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms, e-commerce operators, and distributed professional services teams are among the most consistent hirers of bookkeepers in fully remote roles.
Can you get a remote bookkeeper job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level bookkeeper roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one without an in-office manager nearby. Small remote-first businesses and solo-founder companies are the most accessible starting points. Showing completed coursework, a bookkeeping certification, or even a clean set of sample accounts demonstrates you can manage the work without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote bookkeeper jobs?
Not always. Remote employers hiring bookkeepers weigh practical skills, software proficiency, and demonstrated accuracy more heavily than a four-year degree. Certifications from recognized bookkeeping and accounting programs carry real weight, and a portfolio showing reconciled accounts or clean financials can do more to get you hired than a diploma alone.
Which industries hire the most remote bookkeepers?
Remote bookkeeper roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams that need consistent financial oversight handled entirely through cloud-based systems without requiring on-site presence.
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