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Revvity

Sr. Tax Manager (REMOTE)

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$134K - $167K/yr

... MA, or remote for candidates based on the East Coast. Key Responsibilities: * Support cross ... Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. * A minimum of 10 years of progressive ...

State of Connecticut

Accountant

Hartford, CT · Hybrid

$106K/yr

Introduction Are you experienced in federal grant accounting and interested in bringing your talents to state service? The State of Connecticut, Department of Social Services (DSS), is seeking an ...

Oscar Health

Director, Internal Audit

Hartford, CT · Remote

$180K - $236K/yr

This is a remote position, open to candidates who reside in: Hartford, CT. You will be fully remote ... Relevant certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA or equivalent * Data & analytics

DataAnnotation

Accountant - AI Trainer

New Haven, CT · Remote

$50 - $100/hr

Enjoy the flexibility of remote work and the freedom to set your own schedule. This is an ... Relevant backgrounds include Financial Accounting, Investment Banking, Corporate Development ...

Santander

Workout Associate - Remote

Hartford, CT · On-site +1

$76K - $135K/yr

Workout Associate - Remote Country: United States of America It Starts Here: Santander is a global ... Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or advanced ...

Santander

Workout Associate - Remote

Canton, CT · On-site +1

$76K - $135K/yr

Workout Associate - Remote Country: United States of America It Starts Here: Santander is a global ... Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or advanced ...

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How much do remote accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote accounting in Meriden, CT is $35.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.72 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote accounting?

Remote accounting refers to the practice of performing accounting tasks and managing financial records from a location outside of a traditional office, typically using cloud-based software and digital communication tools. Remote accountants can handle bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and financial analysis for clients or employers from anywhere with an internet connection. This setup offers flexibility for both the accountant and the company, enabling access to a broader talent pool and often reducing overhead costs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote accountant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Accountant, you need strong knowledge of accounting principles, attention to detail, and a relevant degree or certification such as CPA or CMA. Familiarity with cloud-based accounting software like QuickBooks Online, Xero, or NetSuite, as well as proficiency in Excel, is essential. Excellent time management, communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for effective remote collaboration and meeting deadlines. These skills and qualities enable accurate financial management, regulatory compliance, and efficient teamwork in a virtual work environment.

How does working remotely as an accountant impact collaboration and communication with team members?

Remote accountants often rely on digital tools such as cloud-based accounting software, video conferencing, and project management platforms to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients. While this setup offers flexibility, it also requires proactive communication and strong organizational skills to ensure deadlines are met and information is accurately shared. Regular virtual meetings, clear documentation, and timely email updates are essential to maintain workflow and team cohesion. Embracing these practices helps remote accountants stay connected and productive despite not being physically present in an office.

What is the difference between Remote Accounting vs Remote Bookkeeping?

AspectRemote AccountingRemote Bookkeeping
CredentialsCPA, CPA candidate, or accounting degreeNone required, basic bookkeeping skills
Work EnvironmentFinancial reporting, tax prep, auditsData entry, transaction recording
Employer & IndustryAccounting firms, corporations, freelancingSmall businesses, accounting firms, freelancers
Search & Comparison IntentComplex financial tasks, complianceDay-to-day transaction management

Remote Accounting involves complex financial tasks like tax preparation and audits, often requiring certifications like CPA. Remote Bookkeeping focuses on recording transactions and maintaining financial records, usually with minimal certifications. Both roles are performed remotely and are essential in various industries, but they differ in scope and complexity.

Are remote accountants in demand?

Remote accounting roles are in high demand due to the increasing adoption of digital financial tools and the need for flexible work arrangements. Employers seek accountants skilled in software like QuickBooks and Excel, with certifications such as CPA often preferred, making remote opportunities widely available across industries.

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Infographic showing various Remote Accounting job openings in Meriden, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,568 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Accounting Careers Trainee

State of Connecticut

Hartford, CT • On-site, Remote

$73K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Introduction
The State of Connecticut, CT Paid Leave Authority (the "Authority") is now accepting applications for an exciting opportunity as an Accounting Careers Trainee, with a target class of Accounts Examiner.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
  • Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • Location: Hartford, CT
  • Monday - Friday
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must work on site in the office.

THE ROLE
The Accounting Careers Trainee will report to and work closely with the Contribution and Compliance Manager. Under the direction of the Contribution and Compliance Manager, theAccounting Careers Traineewill work with Authority staff, vendor partners, and other state agencies to support the contribution collection system, ensuring the ongoing solvency of the program.
The Accounting Careers Trainee program will introduce the candidate to working in a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-focused environment. The Trainee will gain experience in reconciliation and auditing various payroll records, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.
NOTE: As an Accounting Careers Trainee, you will be a part of a 1- or 2-year training program depending on your level of education.
  • The length of the training program is 2 years for individuals with a bachelor's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.
  • The length of the training program is 1 year for individuals with a master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting.
  • The length of the training program for an individual who earns a master's degree in accounting or in a closely related business field with at least 15 semester hours in accounting while assigned to this classification is 1 year from the date the master's degree is conferred or the end of the original 2-year training period, whichever comes first.

Career progression pathway within the State of Connecticut, starting with Accounting Careers Trainee, (current opening), advancing to Accounts Examiner, then Associate Accounts Examiner, and ending with Supervising Accounts Examiner. A slogan on the left reads 'Start with us, Stay with us, Grow with us.'
*Salary Note:
Minimum Requirements
Hiring Rate
Completion of 1 Year of Training
Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours
in accounting and/or qualifying experience
$67,460/year
$70,542/year
Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours
in accounting
$69,521/year
$72,661/year
Master's degree in a related field with at least
15 semester hours in accounting
$71,606/year
$74,843/year
ABOUT US
The CT Paid Leave Authority is a quasi-public state agency which administers Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, providing Connecticut workers access to income replacement benefits when out of work for life events covered under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act and the Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act. The CT Paid Leave program is funded through payroll deductions (referred to as contributions) that are remitted to the Authority by employers quarterly.
The Authority's mission is to help Connecticut's workforce navigate health challenges and life changes with greater financial security by making benefit payments to eligible workers who need to take leave from work to care for themselves or a family member.
Selection Plan
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
  • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:
  • Some email providers may experience delays or issues delivering messages. To avoid missing important updates-such as referral questionnaires or interview scheduling links-please check your Personal Status Board regularly. For added convenience, you can also enable text (SMS) notifications. To do this, log in to your Personal Status Board and select "Update My Contact Information."
  • Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
  • Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!
  • Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
  • This employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for mastering the skills necessary to satisfactorily complete the training program for a professional accounting or auditing position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Receives training in introductory accounting or auditing work for development of skills and knowledge in order to qualify for advancement into a professional agency accounting or auditing position;
  • Performs a variety of increasingly difficult duties as skills are acquired during the course of the training period;
  • Examines financial records of governmental or private businesses and accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, guidelines or accepted accounting principles;
  • May receive training in such areas as maintaining financial records and accounts, establishing financial statements and schedules, and preparing budget estimates;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • accounting and auditing principles and practices;
    • business mathematics and statistics;
    • business uses of information technology;
    • effective report writing;
  • Ability to
    • read and understand written materials;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must be able to meet the experience and training requirements of the designated job class at the completion of the development program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience or coursework using mathematical and analytical skills to reconcile accounts or identify discrepancies
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public administration, or a closely related field
  • Experience or coursework involving audits and risk principles
  • Experience or coursework in writing a financial report
  • Experience or coursework where teamwork and collaboration were necessary
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel including creating and developing spreadsheets, using macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and importing and exporting data
  • Experience working remotely

Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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