What Does a Accountant Do?

Manages financial records, reporting and compliance for a business.

An accountant keeps a company's finances accurate and compliant — recording transactions, preparing financial statements, managing tax, and ensuring the books meet legal standards. They give leadership a true picture of the company's financial health.

Accounting is document- and software-based, making it well suited to remote and freelance work. Precision, discipline and knowledge of the relevant accounting standards are key.

Key skills

Bookkeeping & reconciliation
Financial statements
Tax & compliance
Accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks)
Spreadsheets
Attention to detail

Remote Accountant salary

Salaries vary with seniority, location and the company's pay model. For how remote pay is set and negotiated, see our remote salary guide.

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