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How much do work remotely accounting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for work remotely accounting in Wisconsin is $36.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.35 and $36.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by accountants working remotely, and how can they be addressed?

Remote accountants often encounter challenges such as maintaining clear communication with team members, ensuring data security, and managing time effectively without in-person oversight. To overcome these, it's important to utilize reliable collaboration tools, adhere strictly to cybersecurity best practices, and establish a structured daily routine. Frequent check-ins with colleagues and leveraging cloud-based accounting software can also help facilitate smooth workflows and maintain productivity.

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 a solid background in accounting principles, a relevant degree or certification (such as CPA), and experience with financial reporting and analysis. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, or SAP, as well as secure file sharing and communication tools, is typically required. Strong attention to detail, time management, and proactive communication skills help remote accountants stay organized and collaborate effectively with clients or teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and ensuring compliance while working independently from a remote location.

What is the difference between Work Remotely Accounting vs Bookkeeper?

AspectWork Remotely AccountingBookkeeper
CredentialsAccounting degree or certification (e.g., CPA)High school diploma or associate degree, bookkeeping certification optional
Work EnvironmentRemote, often with accounting softwareRemote or on-site, using basic accounting tools
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses needing financial reporting and complianceSmall businesses managing daily financial transactions
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for financial roles requiring formal accounting skillsCompared for entry-level financial record-keeping roles

Work Remotely Accounting typically requires formal accounting credentials and involves comprehensive financial management, while Bookkeepers focus on daily transaction recording with less formal education. Both roles can be remote and are essential in different stages of financial management.

What does it mean to work remotely in accounting?

Working remotely in accounting means performing accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, managing payroll, and reconciling accounts from a location outside the traditional office, typically from home. Remote accountants use cloud-based accounting software and digital communication tools to collaborate with clients and colleagues. This work arrangement offers flexibility in work hours and location, but also requires strong organization, self-discipline, and secure handling of sensitive financial data.

What Are Accounting Jobs That Work Remotely?

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.

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Risk Management Specialist

Risk Management Specialist

Gilbane Building Company

Milwaukee, WI • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to be the primary point of contact for all insurance related matters for one or more Business Units (BUs) with developing or recently proficient industry knowledge. This role can sit in any of Gilbane's offices or work remotely. 

Who are we?   

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!  

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.  

Who are you?  

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane's core value of Caring and "People First" workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You're a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You're someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.   

Your core values match Gilbane's: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.  

What's in it for you?   

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader. 

Responsibilities
  • Performs owner and subcontractor contract reviews
  • Utilizes manager support for client calls and negotiations
  • Assesses project risks including but not limited to contractual risk, insurable risk, safety, subcontractor risk, and quality
  • Supports the Prequal group's assessment of subcontractor financial and safety risks
  • Maintains updated lists of CCIP pursuits and project data in the risk management system
  • Coordinates insurance pricing with the Insurance Specialist for CCIP, OCIP DIC, project specific SDI, project specific Pollution and Professional liability, and Builder's Risk
  • Communicates all project billing parameters including insurance rates and rate basis to Divisions, BUs, project teams, and Corporate Accounting
  • Supports assigned BUs including, but not limited to, Project Executives, Business Development, Estimating, Purchasing, Project Management, Project Engineers, Superintendents, or Accounting in making proper risk management decisions, and provides training as needed
  • Maintains relationships with BU leadership to ensure alignment and set strategy for insurance program traction
  • Represents Gilbane Insurance Group (GIG) in Gilbane peer groups as needed
  • Tracks level 2/3 pursuits and assesses project risks and how best to protect Gilbane from risks
  • Communicates Level 3 recommendations to GIG Department Head prior to the Enterprise Risk Review
  • Provides claim support and loss history analysis as needed
  • Supports and collaborates with all GIG department members as needed
  • Supports the internal audit process of projects within the applicable BUs
  • Coaches and mentors less experienced team members
  • Supports a positive and inclusive work environment
Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • 3-7 years of experience in the construction or risk management industries
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of the insurance market including coverages, trends, and pricing
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function as an integral part of a team while being highly collaborative
  • Ability to coordinate and manage efforts involving individuals from different geographic areas as well as external partners
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Ability to understand issues quickly and follow through with a resolution
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong problem solving, planning, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and other critical RMIS software
  • Ability to work independently and handle complex issues while under moderate supervision
  • Interacts well with and can influence senior level BU management

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $83,000-$122,000 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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