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Staff Accountant

Park City, UT · On-site +1

$57K - $75K/yr

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Expense Accountant

West Jordan, UT · Remote

$26 - $32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Expense Accountant is responsible for coordinating business travel, administering employee expense reports, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and company policies. This role audits ...

Staff Accountant

American Fork, UT · On-site +1

$55K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with company policies and accounting standards. It's a great opportunity for ...

Staff Accountant

Lindon, UT · On-site +1

$49K - $65K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Staff Accountant position offers a comprehensive experience in all aspects of accounting. As part of a collaborative team, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining the accounting ...

Remote Forensic Accountant information

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How much do remote forensic accountant jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote forensic accountant in Utah is $77,542.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,200.00 and $77,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote forensic accountant?

A remote forensic accountant is a financial professional who investigates financial records and transactions to uncover fraud, embezzlement, or other financial misconduct, while working from a location outside the traditional office environment. They analyze documents, trace assets, and may assist in legal proceedings by preparing reports and testifying as expert witnesses. Remote forensic accountants utilize digital communication tools and secure data-sharing platforms to perform their duties efficiently from anywhere. This arrangement provides flexibility while maintaining the thoroughness and integrity required in forensic accounting investigations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote forensic accountant?

To thrive as a Remote Forensic Accountant, you need strong analytical abilities, a background in accounting or finance (often with a CPA or CFE certification), and a detail-oriented approach to investigating financial records. Proficiency with forensic accounting software, data analysis tools like Excel, and secure virtual communication platforms is typically required. Exceptional critical thinking, integrity, and clear written communication help set outstanding professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure accurate, ethical investigations and effective collaboration with clients, law enforcement, or legal teams—even when working remotely.

How does a remote forensic accountant effectively collaborate with legal teams and clients during investigations?

As a remote forensic accountant, collaboration with legal teams and clients is primarily facilitated through secure digital communication platforms, regular virtual meetings, and detailed reporting. While not physically present, you'll often participate in case briefings, share findings via encrypted channels, and clarify financial evidence in real time. Building strong relationships remotely requires proactive communication, responsiveness to inquiries, and clear documentation of your analyses. This virtual collaboration ensures that all parties stay informed and investigations progress smoothly, even across different time zones.

What is the difference between Remote Forensic Accountant vs Remote Fraud Examiner?

AspectRemote Forensic AccountantRemote Fraud Examiner
CertificationsCPA, CFF, CFEsCFE, CPA (optional)
Work EnvironmentAccounting firms, legal teams, insurance companiesLegal, law enforcement, corporate security
Industry UsageLegal disputes, litigation support, insurance claimsFraud investigations, criminal cases, compliance

Remote Forensic Accountants and Remote Fraud Examiners often share certifications like CPA and CFE, work in legal or investigative settings, and assist with financial disputes. The main difference lies in their focus: forensic accountants analyze financial records for legal cases, while fraud examiners investigate suspected fraud activities. Both roles are vital in financial investigations but serve slightly different purposes within the industry.

Is there a demand for remote forensic accountants?

Remote forensic accountants are in increasing demand due to the growth of remote work and the need for specialized financial investigations across industries. Employers seek professionals with strong analytical skills, accounting certifications, and experience with forensic tools, making remote opportunities widely available in this field.

What are the most commonly searched types of Forensic Accountant jobs in Utah?

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Infographic showing various Remote Forensic Accountant job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,542 per year, or $37.3 per hour.

Escheatment Accountant

Cambia Health Solutions

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

$20.49/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Escheatment Accountant

Remote role.Work a remote work schedule while residing in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Utah.

Build a career with purpose. Join our Cause to create a person-focused and economically sustainable health care system.

Who We Are Looking For:

Every day, Cambia's dedicated team of Escheatment Accountant is living our mission to make health care easier and lives better. As a member of the Payables team, our Escheatment Accountant maintains control over the disbursements of Company payments ensuring the safeguarding of Corporate funds - all in service of creating a person-focused health care experience.

Do you have a passion for serving others and learning new things? Do you thrive as part of a collaborative, caring team? Then this role may be the perfect fit.

What You Bring to Cambia:

Qualifications:

Escheatment Accountant would have a high school degree and 2 years of general accounting, accounts payable or disbursement accountant experience and completion of introductory college level accounting classes, or combination of education and experience.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Experience using a variety of personal computer software applications to perform accounting functions. Experience should include Intermediate to Advanced Excel, Word, email and calendaring software, as well as payables ERP systems such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, Workday, et al.

  • Knowledge of mathematics to make simple calculations; general office practices and procedures; and operating expense and cost allocation coding

  • Process detailed data in an accurate manner

  • Operate 10-Key by touch

  • Apply mathematical principles

  • Exercise sound judgment and discretion in confidential matters

  • Identify and prioritize workload to meet deadlines with minimal supervision and demonstrated multi-tasking capability

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels both internally and externally

  • Provide excellent customer service both internally and externally

  • Experience with AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making in professional settings highly desired

What You Will Do at Cambia:

  • Researches state rules and regulations related to abandoned property due process, research requirements, documentation, filings, etc. Recommends process changes to management as needed to meet state-specific requirements.

  • Analyzes outstanding check data for accuracy, makes appropriate corrections to ensure we reissue or escheat the accurate payments and ultimately protect corporate funds.

  • Executes/Manages the issuance of due diligence letters, takes inquiries to same, and reissues checks as necessary, as required by each specific state regulation. Maintains detailed reports of claims payments per prescribed methodology to ensure correct financial information is available for use in submitting reports to governing bodies.

  • Sends monthly stale dated letters to payees. Monitor and take calls from same and reissue checks as appropriate.

  • Maintains check control logs and claims balancing information in accordance with departmental processes and protocols.

  • Researches outstanding issues, places stop payment orders, and generates replacement payments as necessary.

  • Applies payable best practices and generally acceptable practices and protocols to all payment requests reviewing submitted documentation for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals.

  • Prepares state filings inclusive of all required documentation and voucher check requests to meet state-specific filing and payment requirements and deadlines, including escheatment trending for management review prior to filing (includes three years of filings)

  • Utilizes workflow or other technologies as appropriate to research outstanding issues and void, or void and reissue payments as appropriate. Update applicable systems to ensure other areas within the organization can effectively research and resolve outstanding questions from customers, members, business partners, etc.

  • Utilizes imaging and data depository systems to respond to research inquiries and requests.

  • Creates and maintains a record of voided checks and check tracers for informational retrieval and audit purposes.

  • Adhere to MAR and SOC1 controls. In addition, complete quality assurance reviews in support of departmental controls

  • Perform all reviews and audits as directed by department policy and procedures reporting findings as prescribed.

  • Meets or exceeds all stated performance production metrics, both in quantity and quality of output.

Work Environment

  • Duties performed in an office environment
  • No unusual physical requirements.

Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Idaho:The expected hiring range is$20.49 to 30.82 per hour, the full hourly range is$19.40 to $34.90 per hour,and the bonus target is5%.

About Cambia


Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.


Why Join the Cambia Team?


At Cambia, you can:

  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We believe a career at Cambia is more than just a paycheck - and your compensation should be too. Our compensation package includes competitive base pay as well as a market-leading 401(k) with a significant company match, bonus opportunities and more.


In exchange for helping members live healthy lives, we offer benefits that empower you to do the same. Just a few highlights include:


  • Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members, including mental health benefits.
  • Annual employer contribution to a health savings account.
  • Generous paid time off varying by role and tenure in addition to 10 company-paid holidays.
  • Market-leading retirement plan including a company match on employee 401(k) contributions, with a potential discretionary contribution based on company performance (no vesting period).
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental time off (eligibility requires 12 months of continuous service with Cambia immediately preceding leave).
  • Award-winning wellness programs that reward you for participation.
  • Employee Assistance Fund for those in need.
  • Commute and parking benefits.

Learn more about our benefits.


We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.


As part of our security requirements, new hires will need access to a personal mobile device to set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) upon joining the company. MFA is an important layer of protection for accessing Cambia systems and is required for all employees.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.


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