Remote Tax Accountant Jobs
Remote tax accountant jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed accounting practices, and finance teams that operate without a central office, with strong demand in sectors like fintech, professional services, and e-commerce. Employers hiring remotely right now include Oscar Health, Wills and Associates PC, and Blue Shield of California. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Tax Accountant
We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team on a seasonal, as-needed basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional who is confident reviewing complex returns, resolving notices, and providing technical support to a fast-paced tax and accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve federal and state tax returns before signing and filing.
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices, including client communication and resolution support.
- Perform federal and state compliance checks.
- Assist with IRS and state payment plans as needed.
- Prepare, review, and file 1099s, payroll tax returns, and sales tax returns.
- Manage payroll-related tax notices, registrations, and compliance matters.
- Provide technical tax guidance and support to Empire Tax Advisors’ internal tax and accounting team.
- Maintain accurate documentation, follow internal procedures, and meet filing deadlines.
Qualifications
- Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential is required.
- Previous experience working with a U.S.-based tax or accounting firm is required.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, notices, and payment plans.
- Experience reviewing individual and business tax returns.
- Familiarity with payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099 filings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing communication.
- Highly organised, responsive, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required.
- Experience with tax software such as Intuit ProSeries and TaxDome is preferred.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 5 years (Preferred)
- ProSeries: 3 years (Preferred)
- Tax/Accounting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA or EA (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Tax Accountant
We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join our team on a seasonal, as-needed basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented tax professional who is confident reviewing complex returns, resolving notices, and providing technical support to a fast-paced tax and accounting team.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve federal and state tax returns before signing and filing.
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices, including client communication and resolution support.
- Perform federal and state compliance checks.
- Assist with IRS and state payment plans as needed.
- Prepare, review, and file 1099s, payroll tax returns, and sales tax returns.
- Manage payroll-related tax notices, registrations, and compliance matters.
- Provide technical tax guidance and support to Empire Tax Advisors’ internal tax and accounting team.
- Maintain accurate documentation, follow internal procedures, and meet filing deadlines.
Qualifications
- Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential is required.
- Previous experience working with a U.S.-based tax or accounting firm is required.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance, notices, and payment plans.
- Experience reviewing individual and business tax returns.
- Familiarity with payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099 filings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client-facing communication.
- Highly organised, responsive, and able to manage multiple deadlines independently.
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online (QBO) is required.
- Experience with tax software such as Intuit ProSeries and TaxDome is preferred.
Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 5 years (Required)
- QuickBooks: 5 years (Preferred)
- ProSeries: 3 years (Preferred)
- Tax/Accounting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA or EA (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote tax accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, Lacerte, or UltraTax
- Experience preparing federal and state corporate or individual tax returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 and deferred tax accounting for corporate roles
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Tips for Your Remote Tax Accountant Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote tax accountant openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and apply directly. Remote postings often fill faster than in-office ones, so applying early matters.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote tax accountant employers want evidence you can communicate clearly in writing without real-time back-and-forth. Use your cover letter to demonstrate concise, professional written communication, and make sure your resume describes outcomes, not just duties.
Prove fluency in remote tax software
Remote firms rely on cloud-based platforms like UltraTax, Lacerte, Drake, or CCH Axcess for everything from return preparation to client collaboration. Name the specific tools you've used and the volume or complexity of returns you've handled in each.
Highlight independent deadline management
Remote employers can't monitor your workload directly, so they look for evidence you've met filing deadlines without in-person supervision. Describe in your resume how you've managed your own queue across quarterly estimates, extensions, and year-end filings.
Remote Tax Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote tax accountant job?
Remote tax accountant roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and strong written communication, because you won't have a manager down the hall to clarify questions. Remote employers screen for fluency in cloud-based tax software, experience managing client deliverables independently, and the ability to meet filing deadlines without in-person oversight. Candidates who can point to a clean remote work history or show how they've managed their own workload have a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote tax accountants?
Employers currently hiring remote tax accountants include Oscar Health, Wills and Associates PC, and Blue Shield of California, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first accounting firms, distributed fintech companies, and multistate e-commerce businesses are among the most consistent sources of remote tax accountant openings.
Can you get a remote tax accountant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level tax accountant roles are harder to land than in-office ones, because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Remote-first tax firms and online tax service providers are the most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. A completed internship, a CPA exam in progress, or demonstrated experience using professional tax software can substitute for a conventional work history.
Do you need a degree for remote tax accountant jobs?
Usually, yes, though the weight employers put on it varies. Most remote tax accountant postings ask for a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, particularly for roles involving complex returns or client-facing advisory work. That said, employers often weigh hands-on tax software experience, a record of filing accuracy, and progress toward a CPA license as heavily as the degree itself.
Which industries hire the most remote tax accountants?
Remote tax accountant roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors tend to operate with distributed finance teams that handle multistate tax obligations and need accountants who can work effectively without a shared physical office.
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