Top 7 Side Hustles for Accountants That Pay for Your Skills

Teach Part-Time Online or On-Site

Accountants can teach part-time at community colleges or online platforms, putting their technical knowledge to direct use. Community college roles pay better than most online platforms and average around $1,000.00 a month for roughly 25 hours of work.

A teaching licence and proof of professional credentials are typically required. The ability to communicate technical subjects clearly matters as much as subject knowledge.

Take On Online Bookkeeping Gigs

Bookkeeping requires organisation, legal knowledge, and adherence to business accounting standards. Freelance platforms like Upwork offer the most flexibility, with most gigs running around five hours a week at $20.00 an hour.

For higher volume, part-time bookkeeping roles outside a full-time job typically run 10 to 15 hours weekly. These are usually listed on Indeed or LinkedIn.

Work as a Tax Preparation Specialist

Platforms like TurboTax, H&R Block, and ExpatFile hire part-time tax consultants in the months leading up to tax season. Pay runs up to $60.00 an hour for work that lasts only a few months per year.

Freelance platforms are an alternative for accountants who prefer working independently. Demand for tax assistance is high around filing deadlines, and rates are comparable to platform roles.

Work as a Financial Advisor Assistant

Financial advisors regularly look for part-time assistants, and an accounting background is one of the most in-demand qualifications for the role. Pay runs $40.00 to $60.00 an hour, with performance bonuses common at higher-end firms.

Most advisory roles run standard 9-to-5 hours, which makes them difficult to combine with a full-time job. A freelance arrangement is easier to manage if schedule overlap is a concern.

Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Chase Bank Advisors are good starting points for finding open roles.

Offer Audit Services as a Freelancer

Part-time audit gigs are available on platforms like Fiverr and Freelancer, and most core accounting skills transfer directly. Part-time roles pay around $30.00 an hour; freelance offers run lower, sometimes closer to $10.00, with engagements of 10 or more hours.

Finding a well-paid audit gig takes time, but the work is flexible and the transition from general accounting is straightforward.

Earn Rewards on Freecash Between Jobs

Freecash pays cash rewards for completing surveys, testing products, and playing mobile games. No application is required and the platform is available any time.

Getting started takes three steps:

1. Sign up to Freecash. Use your email, Google, Facebook, or Steam account.
2. Complete tasks. Earn money playing games, answering surveys, and testing products. There are over 45.400 offers available.
3. Cash out. Choose from over 20 withdrawal methods, including PayPal, Revolut, and Google Play.

Daily login bonuses and an affiliate program add earning opportunities on top of standard offers. Sign up and claim a $10 welcome bonus.

Create and Sell Accounting Courses Online

Platforms like Udemy let you publish a course once and earn from it continuously, making this one of the strongest passive income options for accountants. Courses can sell for up to $120.00 each, with earners typically bringing in $1,500.00 or more per month from sales alone.

Expect around 15 hours of upfront work to produce content worth purchasing. Once live, the income runs without additional effort.