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Remote Certified Public Accountant jobs are open across the U.S. in public accounting, corporate finance, and tax advisory, at remote-first firms, distributed accounting practices, and large enterprises running fully virtual finance teams. Companies actively hiring remote CPAs right now include TaxWave, FY USA, and Source One Global. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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CPA or Enrolled Agent required. Business returns only: no 1040s.
Pay: $250–$350 per HOA return; $400–$700 per nonprofit return (990-EZ/990); $500–$900 per business return (1120, 1120-S, 1065), based on complexity. Hourly work for notices, correspondence and other projects at $40–$80/hr. Rates are negotiable for experienced CPAs.
Start date: Immediately.
Hybrid: Prep work is done remotely on your own schedule. You'll meet clients in person in Summit County a few times a year. Denver and Front Range CPAs and EAs who can make the drive are welcome.
Powder Accounting Group is an accounting firm serving homeowners associations, nonprofits and small businesses in Summit County. Our team keeps the books, so you'll work from clean, closed financials and won't have to chase clients for documents. We're looking for a credentialed preparer to own our clients' business tax returns. Many clients have non-calendar fiscal year-ends, so the work is steady year-round, not crammed into tax season. We'll start with roughly 10–15 returns and have the work to grow this into a larger, long-term role.
This role is a good fit for:
- A self-employed CPA or EA who wants a steady block of year-round business returns without having to find the clients
- An experienced or semi-retired CPA or EA who wants a manageable book of returns each year
What you'll do
- Prepare and sign HOA returns (1120-H, or 1120 with a Rev. Rul. 70-604 election when short-term rentals affect 1120-H eligibility), plus Colorado returns
- Prepare nonprofit returns (990-EZ, 990), including short-period returns from fiscal-year changes
- Prepare 1120, 1120-S and 1065 returns
- Track due dates and file extensions (7004, 8868) across fiscal year-ends
- Deliver each return with a clear payment summary: federal and Colorado balance due, due dates and next-year estimates
- Represent clients on IRS and Colorado notices (balance due, penalties, misapplied payments) under Form 2848, through to resolution
- Meet with clients to review returns, in person in Summit County a few times a year and by video otherwise
Requirements
- Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent credential (required)
- Active PTIN
- 3+ years preparing business returns (1120, 1120-S, 1065); 1120-H and 990 experience a strong plus
- Experience representing clients on IRS and state notices, including penalty abatement
- Based in Colorado and able to meet clients in Summit County a few times a year
Details: Contract (1099), part-time, year-round, flexible schedule. Remote prep with occasional in-person client meetings in Summit County. No benefits are offered for this contract role.
Pay: $40.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently hold an active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) credential?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frisco, CO 80443
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote certified public accountant jobs.
- Active CPA license issued by a state board of accountancy
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with tax software including CCH, ProSystem fx, or Thomson Reuters
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation
- Two or more years of public accounting or corporate accounting experience
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Remote certified public accountant roles demand written communication that replaces hallway conversations. Call out specific examples of managing client deliverables, tax deadlines, or audit requests entirely through email, shared portals, or document management systems.
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Many distributed accounting teams screen CPAs with a short take-home case covering reconciliation, tax research, or financial review. Practice writing clear, well-organized responses to technical scenarios since your written reasoning is often evaluated as much as the answer itself.
Remote Certified Public Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote certified public accountant job?
Target companies that already run distributed finance teams, such as remote-first accounting firms, SaaS companies, and fintech organizations, because they have established workflows for CPAs working outside a central office. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with cloud accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or Xero. Candidates who can demonstrate async collaboration and independent client management stand out most.
Which companies hire remote certified public accountants?
Employers currently hiring remote certified public accountants include TaxWave, FY USA, and Source One Global, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote CPA roles are most common at distributed public accounting firms, remote-first fintech and SaaS companies, and large corporations with virtual finance and tax departments.
Can you get a remote certified public accountant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level CPA roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without in-person supervision from day one. Your best openings are at remote-first tax preparation services, small virtual bookkeeping firms, and accounting platforms that hire associates seasonally. A completed CPA exam section, a strong understanding of cloud accounting tools, and any freelance or volunteer accounting work can substitute for formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote certified public accountant jobs?
Usually, yes, because the CPA license itself requires 150 semester hours of education in most states, making a degree a practical prerequisite. Remote employers do weigh your license status, hands-on experience with accounting software, and demonstrated ability to manage client work independently alongside your academic credentials, but the degree and licensure path are difficult to sidestep for this specific role.
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