ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Remote Accounting Research Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Appodeal

Accounting Manager

Alexandria, VA · Remote

We have offices in Warsaw, Barcelona and Parkland (FL), along with remote team members located ... Research and document positions on technical accounting matters; prepare accounting memos ...

Accounting Fly

Remote Senior Accountant

Richmond, VA · Remote

$75K - $85K/yr

Remote Senior Accountant - Small Business Tax & Accounting Job ID: 1045542 Date Posted: August 26 ... and assist with proactive year-round tax planning. * Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage monthly ...

Cherry Bekaert

Interim Accounting Manager

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

$70 - $80/hr

Primarily on-site in Herndon, VA with some flexibility for 1-2 days remote work once established ... Prepare and review account reconciliations and supporting schedules * Assist with maintaining ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsAccounting Research JobsRemote Accounting Research Assistant JobsRemote Accounting Research Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Remote Accounting Research Assistant information

What is the difference between Remote Accounting Research Assistant vs Remote Bookkeeper?

AspectRemote Accounting Research AssistantRemote Bookkeeper
Primary RoleConducts research on accounting standards, regulations, and industry trendsMaintains financial records, processes transactions, and manages accounts
Required SkillsResearch skills, accounting knowledge, analytical thinkingData entry, bookkeeping software proficiency, attention to detail
CertificationsOften requires accounting or finance certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA)Typically does not require certifications, but familiarity with bookkeeping standards is helpful
Work EnvironmentRemote, often project-based or research-focusedRemote, ongoing financial record management

The Remote Accounting Research Assistant focuses on researching accounting standards and industry trends, requiring analytical skills and relevant certifications. In contrast, a Remote Bookkeeper handles daily financial transactions and record-keeping. While both roles are remote and involve accounting, their core responsibilities and skill sets differ significantly.

What are popular job titles related to Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs in Virginia?

For Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs in Virginia, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs in Virginia look for?

The top searched job categories for Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Remote Accounting Research Assistant job openings:

Remote Accounting Research Assistant jobs near you
Infographic showing various Remote Accounting Research Assistant job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Darden Technical Research Assistant [Student Wage] (Remote)

The University of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA • Remote

$25/hr

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

University Of Virginia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

213th of 631 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Darden is hiring research assistants for academic year who will report directly to Darden faculty or the Office of Research Services. This posting is for multiple positions. Work may include cleaning and parsing data, web scraping, LLM, and data documentation. Potential topics include marketing, the economy, leadership characteristics, entrepreneurship, and other topics relevant to faculty research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Create data sets by researching publicly available information on companies or cities

  • Assist with preparation and storage of large datasets

  • Provide documentation on created datasets

  • Pull data from reports, the web, and other sources

  • Depending on position, work could include working with virtual machines and cloud platforms.

  • Other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

  • Familiarity with high-powered computing, including UVA's computing clusters like Rivanna and Ivy preferred

  • Experience with data intelligence platforms, machine learning, or large language models (LLM) for research preferred.

  • Experience with Agentic AI (eg. Codex) and APIs preferred

  • Ability to read through multiple reports, mine public databases, and distill information into a database (excel spreadsheet or other formats).

  • Familiarity with big datasets

  • Experience with Python and/or SQL

  • Very strong written and verbal communication

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Able to work independently while balancing multiple projects

  • Willing to attack a problem from different angles when the first approach does not work

  • Willing to learn on the job

UVA undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply. Position is open to students in computer science, data science, business, accounting, economics, social sciences, humanities, statistics, math, or other disciplines with strong programming and computational skills.

Hourly pay rate depends on level of education. Students pursing a:

  • 4-year degree: $16.00/hour

  • MA/MS Degree: $22.00/hour

  • Ph.D. Degree: $25/hour

Positions offers 8-20 hours/week. Position is remote, but student must physically reside in the United States. This position is ONLY open to UVA students.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS


Resume and Cover Letter required.
Education: Current UVA student
Experience: None
Licensure: None

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

What University Of Virginia employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

University of Virginia logo

About University of Virginia

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing, through education, leaders who are well-prepared to shape the future of the nation.

Industry

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlottesville, VA, US

Year founded

1819

View All University of Virginia Jobs

Apply