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Addison Group

Senior Cost Accountant

Irvine, CA · Remote

$40 - $50/hr

Irvine, CA (Remote) Assignment Type: Temporary Compensation: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour Work Schedule ... This fully remote opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong ...

Castlerock Consulting

Accountant

Oakland, CA · Remote

Nonprofit accounting experience is required. Reporting to a Controller or Director of Finance ... This is not a temp job. This a fully remote position, and workdays/times are flexible. Pay rate is ...

Aston Carter

Remote Legal Billing Specialist

Tampa, FL · On-site +1

$30 - $40/hr

Review and resolve accounting and billing inquiries from internal team members and clients in a ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Revvity

Sr. Tax Manager (REMOTE)

Waltham, MA · On-site +1

$134K - $167K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * A minimum of 10 years of ... Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your ...

Revvity

Sr. Tax Manager (REMOTE)

Waltham, MA · Remote

$134K - $167K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * A minimum of 10 years of ... Part-time and temporary roles may not be eligible for all benefits listed. Please reach out to your ...

Paylocity

Travel and Expense Analyst - Temp

This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from home or location of record within the U ... Position Overview This position will report to the Sr. Manager of Accounting Operations, as a key ...

Aston Carter

Cpa

Raleigh, NC · Remote

$55 - $65/hr

Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting. * Support high-volume transaction tracking tied to homeowner ... Work Environment This is a fully remote position that requires working EST hours. The role will ...

AppleOne

Remote Educational Sales Rep

San Marcos, CA · On-site +1

$66K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Remote Educational Sales Representative to promote accounting and ... temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical ...

PrideStaff

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Carlsbad, CA · Remote

$36 - $45/hr

Remote position (Must live locally to North County San Diego) Remote -- Temp-to-Hire -- $75,000-$95 ... Qualifications Required • 3-7 years of relevant experience in a tax, paralegal, or accounting ...

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How much do remote accounting temp jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote accounting temp in the United States is $36.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the most common challenges faced by Remote Accounting Temps, and how can they be addressed?

Remote Accounting Temps often encounter challenges such as adapting to different accounting software, managing time independently, and communicating effectively with distributed teams. To address these, it's helpful to familiarize yourself with popular accounting platforms before starting, establish a structured daily routine, and proactively reach out to team members for clarity on assignments. Staying organized and maintaining open communication channels can help ensure smooth workflow and successful integration into new teams.

What is a Remote Accounting Temp?

A Remote Accounting Temp is a temporary accounting professional who works from a remote location rather than onsite at a company’s office. These professionals handle various accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial reporting. They are typically hired to assist with short-term projects, seasonal workloads, or to cover staff absences. Remote Accounting Temps use online accounting software and communication tools to collaborate with their team and clients efficiently.

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

AspectRemote Accounting TempRemote Bookkeeper
CredentialsBasic accounting knowledge, sometimes certifications like QuickBooksBookkeeping certifications or experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentTemporary, project-based, often freelance or contractLonger-term, ongoing role within companies or accounting firms
Employer UsageUsed by companies needing short-term accounting supportUsed by small to medium businesses managing daily financial records
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched for short-term accounting support rolesOften searched for ongoing bookkeeping positions

Remote Accounting Temps are typically hired for short-term projects requiring basic accounting skills, while Remote Bookkeepers usually hold ongoing roles managing daily financial records. The main difference lies in duration and scope of work, with temps being temporary and bookkeepers often in long-term positions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Accounting Temp, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Accounting Temp, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and bookkeeping, often supported by a degree in accounting or related experience. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Excel, and cloud-based financial systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities ensure accurate financial records, timely task completion, and smooth collaboration with remote teams.
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Senior Product Owner - Accounting & ERP Software (100% Remote Contract Temp to Perm)

Senior Product Owner - Accounting & ERP Software (100% Remote Contract Temp to Perm)

AccountingSuite

Remote

$7.5K - $9.5K/mo

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Product Owner for CustomBooks™ software (cloud ERP) has a passion for accounting and inventory software and translates customer needs into solutions through product development. This position requires someone who understands that good software solutions make our partners and business owner's lives more uncomplicated.
This position works closely with the Product Director, Product Analysts/Owners/Managers, QA Manager, Customer Success Team, Sales Team, and multiple Software Engineers. The Product Owner will talk to and understand the needs of customers, and is knowledgeable with product design and UI/UX principles.
Daily duties include conducting market and industry research; competitive analysis; testing bug fixes, new features, and improvements in prototype and development bases; Jira and Zoho Desk research and analysis - tickets, filters, dashboards, statistics/metrics; compilation for scope work; and customer interviews/discussions. The candidate will then convert this activity into actionable insights for the product.
The Product Owner works closely with our engineering team to ensure bug, feature, and project deliverables are on time and with product marketing, sales, and success teams to gain a deep understanding of the needs of our current and future customers. They will identify and solve problems that deliver true benefits.
Also responsible for: internal Training on the product, internal and external product demonstrations, writing Knowledgebase Articles, and Release Notes.
Responsibilities
  • Manage existing product features and assist in timely new project deliverables in our annual product roadmap.
  • Define requirements, specifications, and design/ for new features, improvements and bugs.
  • Lead/Host Product and Developer meetings, drive projects forward and address issues in a timely manner.
  • Articulate/communicate to the development team, proactively addressing any native language constraints, cultures or differing work time zones.
  • Conduct internal and external training sessions/demos, write Knowledgebase Articles and Release Notes.
  • Draft Project Scopes to include: Goals, Business Requirements, Competitive Analysis, Workflows, pose and answer questions/comments.
  • Draft Project Product Descriptions (PD's) documents from Scopes.
  • Contribute and test to ensure an easy-to-use, intuitive user experience for core product, integrations, mobile and web applications.
  • Moderate level experience in: Jira, Confluence, Asana, Zoho Knowledgebase, Zoom.
  • Identify fresh opportunities for innovation and enhancements in our existing SaaS.
  • Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer, subject matter expert, consultant interviews and feedback sessions.
  • Help the Product team compile findings into actionable insights.
  • Participate in our development process and contribute to the priority of product enhancements.
  • Work with QA Manager and team/contractors to: develop, document and test solutions and business cases, keep abreast of projects and timeframes.
  • Provide subject-matter expertise on our existing solutions for the organization.

Other assignments and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, with related work experience (not less than 5 years). (Required)
  • Experience/knowledge of business operations/workflows and inventory. (Required)
  • Project Management skills/experience required, meeting deadlines, driving results and milestones.
  • Expertise in market research, competitive analysis, and customer interviews with positive/solid people skills.
  • Strong technical background with understanding of software development and web/mobile technologies.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, as well as ability to grasp multiple product requirements.
  • Strong multi-tasker with a need to be productive and meet deadlines.
  • Software as a Service (SAAS) product experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working side by side with hardware technology or software development.
  • Proficient with: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, with an emphasis in Excel).
  • Preferred proficiency with: Jira, Confluence, Asana, Slack, Service Desk Software - Zoho Desk preferred.
  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal skills.
  • Keen sense of user experience and ability to empathize with customers.
  • Ability to work with others of different nationalities and in multiple time zones (including overseas). We are a 100% remote company.

This is a Contract position, temporary three to six months, may be extended in temporary capacity or may be made permanent. This role may also move into full time employment opportunity with full benefits. If working outside the US, must commit to working one of the continental US time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain or Pacific).

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