The availability of remote accounting jobs is rapidly shrinking as more employers enforce in-office work policies, according to a report by Accounting Today.

A new analysis by Vintti.com found that only 0.85 percent of accounting job listings on platforms like Glassdoor and LinkedIn offer fully remote positions, while a staggering 70.61percent require employees to be on-site. Hybrid roles, which provide some flexibility, account for 28.54 percent of postings, signaling that while some firms are adapting, the push for in-person work is dominating the industry. 

Despite the decline in remote work, salary expectations remain stable. The average accounting salary stands at $86,402, with entry-level positions starting at $31,250 and senior roles reaching up to $270,000. However, 72 percent of available positions are for experienced professionals, emphasizing a high demand for senior-level accountants. 

The report highlights a concerning trend: companies are not offering increased pay to compensate for the loss of flexible work arrangements. As a result, accounting professionals face a difficult choice—return to the office for the same salary or hold out for rare remote opportunities. 

With accounting firms representing just 6.7 percent of total job postings, larger corporations are driving the shift back to traditional office settings.