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RQ Construction

Payroll Accountant

Norfolk, VA · On-site +1

$67K - $95K/yr

Payroll Accountant - Remote RQ Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of our payroll accounting - from posting ...

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RQ Construction

Payroll Accountant

Hubert, NC · On-site +1

$65K - $81K/yr

Payroll Accountant - Remote RQ Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of our payroll accounting - from posting ...

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RQ Construction

Payroll Accountant

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Payroll Accountant - Remote RQ Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of our payroll accounting - from posting ...

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Ryzesuperfoods

Payroll Accountant

... accounting for our growing multi-state remote workforce. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, payroll tax compliance, month-end close ...

Advastar, Inc

Controller

West Palm Beach, FL · Remote

... Payroll, Residential Services, Home Services, Skilled Trades, Roll-Up, Add-On Acquisition, GAAP, Remote Accounting Jobs, FP&A, Accounting Systems Implementation EEO

Advastar, Inc

Controller

West Palm Beach, FL · Remote

... Payroll, Residential Services, Home Services, Skilled Trades, Roll-Up, Add-On Acquisition, GAAP, Remote Accounting Jobs, FP&A, Accounting Systems Implementation EEO

Titan Tax

Payroll Assistant

Cincinnati, OH · Remote

$45K - $58K/yr

Job Summary Titan Tax is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Remote Payroll Assistant to support ... Coordinate with HR, accounting, and management to resolve payroll discrepancies. * Assist with ...

Advastar, Inc

Controller

West Palm Beach, FL · Remote

... Payroll, Residential Services, Home Services, Skilled Trades, Roll-Up, Add-On Acquisition, GAAP, Remote Accounting Jobs, FP&A, Accounting Systems Implementation EEO

Mamba Logistics, Inc

Accounting Assistant

Valencia, CA · On-site +1

$27 - $31/hr

Payroll & Expense Support * Assist with collecting and organizing payroll-related information ... Previous remote accounting or administrative experience. Core Competencies * Accounting ...

Accounting Partners, Inc.

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Controller Manufacturing and Import - 100% Remote

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$110K - $122K/yr

This a 100% remote position with our firm, providing controller services for our client. Company ... accounting, payroll, tax, and outsource services through our headquarters in Duluth, Georgia.

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How much do remote accounting payroll jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote accounting payroll in the United States is $55,908.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $63,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Accounting Payroll vs Remote Bookkeeper?

AspectRemote Accounting PayrollRemote Bookkeeper
CertificationsCPA, Payroll CertificationBookkeeping Certification (e.g., QuickBooks Certified)
Primary ResponsibilitiesPayroll processing, tax filings, employee compensationRecording financial transactions, reconciling accounts
Work EnvironmentCorporate, accounting firms, HR departmentsSmall businesses, accounting firms, freelance
Industry UsageFinance, HR, Payroll servicesAccounting, small business support

Remote Accounting Payroll professionals focus on managing employee compensation, payroll taxes, and compliance, often requiring payroll-specific certifications. Remote Bookkeepers handle day-to-day financial record-keeping and reconciliations. While both roles involve financial data, their core functions and certifications differ, making them distinct career paths within the accounting industry.

Can you do payroll remotely?

Remote accounting payroll jobs involve managing employee compensation and tax processing from a location outside the traditional office. These roles often require proficiency with payroll software, strong organizational skills, and adherence to confidentiality standards, and they can be performed entirely online with the right tools and secure internet access.
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Infographic showing various Remote Accounting Payroll job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,908 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Payroll Accountant

RQ Construction

Norfolk, VA • On-site, Remote

$67K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Payroll Accountant - Remote

RQ Construction is seeking a Payroll Accountant to join our Accounting/Finance team. This role owns the accuracy and integrity of our payroll accounting - from posting payroll and reconciling accounts to making sure labor costs land correctly on our projects. You'll work closely with our Accounting, Payroll, & HR teams and play a key role in keeping our financial reporting audit-ready.

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national presence with current projects approaching $300M, spanning coast to coast.

We are a full-service Design-Build company offering management of projects throughout the United States, with field operations team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

What RQ Offers
  • Competitive salary: $67,000-$95,000 annually, depending on the candidate's primary home location and applicable geographic pay range.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching

As part of this position, you will:

  • Own the payroll accounting cycle in Oracle - including posting to the general ledger weekly and monthly reconciliations of payroll, benefits, and Workers' Compensation accounts.
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in the payroll and accounting software (Oracle Human Capital Management and Oracle Fusion ERP) and optimize their use to enhance internal processes and reporting.
  • Prepare documentation for audits (Workers' Comp, OSHA, internal/external) and keep payroll records compliance-ready.
  • Partner with Accounting, Payroll, and Operations departments to identify and resolve discrepancies and support budgeting and forecasting.
  • Take initiative to identify areas of improvement and implement changes

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. Other education in conjunction with relevant experience may be considered.
  • 2+ years of payroll and accounting experience.
  • Experience working Oracle Human Capital Management and/or Oracle Fusion ERP required.
  • Experience in construction accounting preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office products.
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with compliance-heavy, audit-facing work.

Our Mission

Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

RQ offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management for projects ranging from $30M to over $100M. RQ's experience includes projects throughout the nation, including California, Virginia, North Carolina, and internationally at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The success of this company has been built on three pillars: Quality, Integrity, and Leadership. Our employees work hard as a team, thrive on innovation, and remain committed to being the first choice of our clients as well as all other stakeholders. Join RQ, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.


All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

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