Many accounting jobs can be done just as easily remotely as in the office. These positions include tax filing clerks, payroll and accounts payable supervisors, bookkeeper, financial planning consultant, and analysis managers. Specific job duties vary, depending on the job and company. You may document payments made to vendors and payments received from customers, prepare tax paperwork, and analyze financial data to provide suggestions on streamlining business processes. Some remote accountants help develop annual budgets, monitor investments, manage external audits, process payroll, and coordinate with other companies as needed. Most home-based accountants start their careers as an in-house employee before seeking remote positions, either still on the staff of a company or as an independent contractor.