Alice Ackerman – Remote Accountant

How does Alice make money online?

Alice doesn’t really exist. She’s our avatar to represent a typical person with a remote job as an accountant.

This sampling of remote accounting jobs should give you a sense of the work Alice would do for a living:

As described in this article:

The primary task of accountants […] is to prepare and examine financial records. They make sure that records are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time. Accountants and auditors perform overviews of the financial operations of a business in order to help it run efficiently.

These videos will give you a better feel for life as a remote accountant:

How much money does a Remote Accountant make?

Accounting salaries vary based on your position. As of this writing, Glassdoor lists these salary numbers for a Remote Accountant:

• $38k – $77k per year in the USA ($54k average)

The higher your accounting position is, the bigger are the salary numbers. For example, Glassdoor lists these salary numbers for a Remote Senior Accountant:

• $50k – $92k per year in the USA ($68k average)

What skills do you need to become a Remote Accountant?

There are many types of accountants and areas you can specialize in. The skills you need depend on what type of accountant you want to be.

You may enter the field with education at every degree level. You can start by completing a short certificate program from a community college or small accounting school. Learn more about the different degree paths to become an accountant in this article.

Here’s a video about the general skills you need for accounting:

You can also get a better feel for the skills and experience required by browsing remote job listings for accountants (see below).

To start learning the skills you need to become an accountant, check out these free finance and accounting courses.

How to get a remote job as an Accountant?

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What type of online business does Alice have?

According to our framework Alice has a remote job, which would be considered a Level 2 online business.

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